Description

Simple, easy, and delicious, this lentil casserole is a vegetarian casserole recipe perfect for meatless dinners. It also has a lot of vegetables which make it even more nutritious and tasty. This comforting casserole will leave you feeling warm and satisfied.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 cups uncooked green lentils (around 280 grams)
1.5 cups peeled and chopped potatoes (around 250 grams)
1 medium carrot (peeled and finely chopped)
½ cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
1 large red onion (finely chopped)
2–3 large cloves of garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnishing
1 can diced tomatoes (around 411 grams (14.5 oz))
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste
2.75 cups vegetable stock
2 cups microbial-rennet melting cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse green lentils and transfer them to a baking dish.
Step 2: Add chopped vegetables, minced garlic, all the seasonings, diced tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Mix.
Step 3: Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Step 4: Bake in a preheated oven at 200℃ (or, 375℉) for 1½ hours. Stir once in between.
Step 5: Take out the dish. Remove the foil. Spread shredded cheese on top.
Step 6: Put the dish back in the oven. Bake uncovered at 200℃ (or, 375℉) for around 15 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Step 7: Once done, take out the dish. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Brown lentils can be used as an alternative to green lentils and will cook slightly faster. You can also customize the vegetables by adding broccoli, sweet potatoes, or bell peppers. Ensure the cheese used is made with microbial rennet.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 406 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 707 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fiber: 18 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 38 mg

Keywords: vegetarian lentil casserole, baked lentils, meatless dinner, one-pot meal, healthy lentil recipes