Name: Lentil Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Lentil Casserole Recipe

Lynnette Tarver Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Lentil Casserole Recipe

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 50 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Rinse and drain the lentils.
In a large pot, heat some oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add the lentils, carrot, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Transfer the lentil mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy!