Vegetarian Lentil Casserole Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch dish with cooking spray.
• Rinse and drain rice. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Add vegetable stock, lentils, Cheddar, onion, corn, carrots, water, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and salt to the rice. Stir it up until well mixed. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the rice and lentils are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Layer 1/2 of the zucchini in the bottom of the prepared pan, followed by 1/2 of the onion, 1/2 of the tomatoes, and all of the mushrooms. Sprinkle garlic powder over top, followed by 1/2 of the vegan cheese. Add remaining onions in a layer and spread all lentils over top. Finish layers with remaining zucchini, tomatoes, and cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until veggies are tender and cheese is melted or crisp, depending on what type you use, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand for about 15 minutes before serving.

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 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.