Red Lentil Casserole Recipe

A hearty and nutritious casserole made with red lentils, perfect for a cozy meal.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine Vegetarian

Servings servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Casserole Dish
Saucepan
Mixing bowl

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

1 cup red lentils
2 cups vegetable broth
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
to taste salt and pepper

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a saucepan, combine the red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until lentils are tender.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, cumin, and paprika. Mix well.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is slightly crispy.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes:

You can add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra flavor.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Red Lentil

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