Lentil Casserole

Name: Lentil Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils; 2 cups water; 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 1 cup chopped onion; ½ cup chopped celery; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Rating: 3.98 stars

49 Ratings
41 Reviews
12 Photos

Easy and healthy casserole!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

1 hr 35 mins

total:

1 hr 55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Step 2

Spread lentils into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Pour water over lentils. Add tomatoes, carrots, green bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, celery, parsley, and garlic to lentil mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until lentils are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove aluminum foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over casserole; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

Cook's Note:

Colby cheese can be used in place of Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

277 calories; protein 20.5g 41% DV; carbohydrates 46.4g 15% DV; fat 2g 3% DV; cholesterol 3mg 1% DV; sodium 245mg 10% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (41)

Most helpful positive review

BCZ

02/26/2015

This was awesome! I left out the carrots and celery and did not top with cheese. It was delicious. The next day I smashed some into patties added some spices and fried them - and the day after that I just stir fried the leftovers with a little cumin and made meat free tacos. Thank you for this recipe!! Read More

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dr2027

01/15/2018

This sounded yummy with all the veggies, but be forewarned, lentils cooked the way recipe suggests, may lead to an excessive amount of flatulence. Dried lentils should be soaked in water for 8 hours beforehand and then rinsed thoroughly before cooking to cut down on the human hydrogen bombs. Read More

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49 Ratings

5 star values: 20
4 star values: 18
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 5

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BCZ

02/26/2015

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dr2027

01/14/2018

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pet sitter

03/06/2014

This was very good, but made so much I had to give it away. I had to use a 3 qt dish since it would not fit in the 2 qt as stated. If I make it again I will only use 1/4 of the recipe. Probably enough in this recipe to feed at least 12 people as a side dish. Read More

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Caroline

02/14/2016

This is a great basic recipe. It is very flexible. I used tomatoes with green chiles because I did not have green pepper on hand. Then I decided to go with a southwestern flare and added 1 tsp cumin and omitted the mushrooms. Read More

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emilie

12/29/2014

This recipe was awesome! I used red lentils and added both fresh parsley and basil leaves. The next morning my husband and I incorporated some of our leftovers in our scrambled eggs for a nice twist to breakfast. I will definitely be making this recipe again. Read More

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Carmstr1

04/06/2016

My updates: I got my big Dutch oven pot out and stirred all the ingredients together in it. Then I dumped it all into a lasagna dish to cook. For the carrots I used 1 cup of shredded carrots (I was lazy) I used 4 cloves of garlic Added a bit extra water (1/2 c) to it after 1 hr (the lentils were still hard). I cooked it for 1.5 hrs. It's pretty tasty! I would make it again. Read More

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pattiG

11/12/2015

I did not expect to like this at all but wanted to make something with green lentils. So glad I tried it! As well as original ingredients I tweaked recipe with 2 tsp each: cumin turmeric then a dash of salt and pepper. Included chopped zucchini. Used a medium roaster because I was worried it would spill over. About 2/3 way through the cooking time I added some spicy Clamato juice because I felt it might be getting a bit dry (1 1/2 cups). This could be the missing ingredient for anyone who felt the recipe was lacking in taste. Anyway a must try for anyone looking to add fiber into their diet! Read More

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GabrielleHC

07/28/2015

This recipe was easy and tasty! As some people suggested I added turmeric and cumin and I added some fresh coriander on the top which was great. Read More

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lkobrien10

11/04/2014

I loves this recipe. It was absolutely delicious and one of the healthiest things I could possibly make. IT was kind of like lentil soup without the water and in a pan but it was so good! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Lentil Casserole

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 277.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 41 %

carbohydrates: 15 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 81 %

sugars:

fat: 3 %

saturated fat: 4 %

cholesterol: 1 %

vitamin a iu: 71 %

niacin equivalents: 52 %

vitamin b6: 36 %

vitamin c: 50 %

folate: 74 %

calcium: 14 %

iron: 33 %

magnesium: 36 %

potassium: 28 %

sodium: 10 %

thiamin: 39 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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03/06/2014

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04/06/2016

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11/12/2015

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GabrielleHC

07/28/2015

This recipe was easy and tasty! As some people suggested I added turmeric and cumin and I added some fresh coriander on the top which was great.

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lkobrien10

11/04/2014

I loves this recipe. It was absolutely delicious and one of the healthiest things I could possibly make. IT was kind of like lentil soup without the water and in a pan but it was so good!

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