Spicy Root Lentil Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, turn up the heat and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are golden.
• Stir in the curry paste or powder, pour in the stock and then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
• Stir in most of the coriander, season and heat for a minute or so.Top with yogurt and the rest of the coriander. Serve with naan bread.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan, then cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
• Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips.
• Turn up the heat, then cook for 6 to 7 minutes, until vegetables are nicely golden.
• Stir in the curry paste or powder and stock, then bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and add the lentils.
• Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened.
• Season the casserole , then stir in most of the cilantro.
• Heat through for another minute.
• Serve with a spoonful of yogurt, if you wish, and sprinkle over the rest of the coriander.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Peel vegetables and chop into bite-sized pieces. Put in a pan of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix lemon pepper, dried parsley, dried tarragon leaves, salt, and panko bread crumbs. Stir. Pour lemon juice and olive oil over vegetables. Stir gently. Then sprinkle in half of bread crumb/spice mixture, and stir. Sprinkle in the rest and stir again. Pour into a 9x12 pan that has been coated with olive oil. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes, then serve.

Steps:

• Heat the slow cooker to low. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 10 mins until soft and transparent. Add the carrots and parsnips and fry for 8-10 mins more until the veg is just golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, and fry for 4-5 mins until fragrant, stirring. Add a splash of water if needed. Tip into the slow cooker and stir through the lentils, stock, bay and seasoning.
• Close the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hrs until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened. Check the seasoning and stir in the lemon juice to taste. Serve with bread, rice, or potatoes, if you like.

Steps:

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