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Baked Lentils Casserole

Baked Lentils Casserole

455 Ratings
455 Ratings
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casserole dish of baked lentils with melted cheddar cheese on top with fresh onion and carrots in the background
Makes: 5 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Baked lentils, vegetables, and cheese make a complete vegetarian dinner in one dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils (rinsed)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, optional)
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • garlic powder (1/4 teaspoon, optional)
  • 1 can tomatoes, low-sodium (14.5 ounces)
  • 2 carrots (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine lentils, water, seasonings, onion, and tomatoes.
  3. Place in 2 quart casserole dish.
  4. Cover tightly with lid or foil.
  5. Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and add carrots. Stir.
  7. Cover and bake 30 minutes longer.
  8. Remove cover and sprinkle cheese on top.
  9. Bake, uncovered 5 minutes, until cheese melts.

Notes

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Source:

Let’s Make Meatless Meals
University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (216g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 201
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 12 mg
Sodium 332 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 140 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 666 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 201
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 12 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 140 mg
Potassium 666 mg
Sodium 332 mg
Copper 352 mcg
Iron 5 mg
Magnesium 56 mg
Phosphorus 281 mg
Selenium 5 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 239 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 212 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 46 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups

Write a review

Lentils and cheese... my two favorite foods! YUM. I put this on top of a brown/wild rice mixture.

05/24/22
I just couldn't finish this casserole. It has no flavor. The lentils were not cooked within the given amount of time. I even tried putting in the lentils in for another 15 minutes, after the cheese was put on top. It didn't work.
11/03/18
i would added some kind of meat to this recipe <br/>
02/24/16
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