Lentil Casserole

Lentils and veggies are baked under a layer of low-fat Cheddar cheese creating a vegetarian lentil casserole that is easy to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
• 0.5 cup chopped celery

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.