Lentil Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

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• 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
• cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375F (190C).

Step 2: Spread lentils into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Pour water over the lentils.

Step 3: Add the crushed tomatoes, chopped carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, celery, dried parsley, and minced garlic to the baking dish. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 4: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 5: Bake for 1 to 2 hours, or until the lentils are tender.

Step 6: Once the lentils are cooked, remove the aluminum foil. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

Step 7: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Recipe Tip

You can use Colby cheese instead of Cheddar if you prefer a different flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 277
• Total Fat: 2g (3% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 1g (4% DV)
• Cholesterol: 3mg (1% DV)
• Sodium: 245mg (11% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 46g (17% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 20g (73% DV)
• Total Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 21g (41% DV)
• Vitamin C: 30mg (33% DV)
• Calcium: 144mg (11% DV)
• Iron: 6mg (33% DV)
• Potassium: 1010mg (21% DV)

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

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