Baked Lentils Casserole

450 Ratings

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
1/4 ground black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, optional)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/4 garlic powder (1/4 teaspoon, optional)
1 can tomatoes
2 carrots (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Directions

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

Notes

Learn more about:
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Carrots

Source:

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

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (216g)

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	200
Total Fat	4 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	12 mg
Sodium	418 mg
Carbohydrates	29 g
Dietary Fiber	11 g
Total Sugars	6 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	14 g
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Calcium	142 mg
Iron	4 mg
Potassium	668 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	200
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	11 g
Total Sugars	6 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	14 g
Minerals
Calcium	142 mg
Potassium	668 mg
Sodium	418 mg
Copper	338 mcg
Iron	4 mg
Magnesium	55 mg
Phosphorus	279 mg
Selenium	5 mcg
Zinc	2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	250 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.1 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	1 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Folate	212 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.7 mg
Riboflavin	0.2 mg
Niacin	2 mg
Choline	46 mg

Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display

MyPlate Food Groups

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

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

My husband and I love this dish! It has become one of our favorite dinners. I like to serve it with brown rice on the side.

10/29/12