Name: Green Lentil and Vegetable Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese or vegan alternative; 0.5 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, optional

Description

A hearty and nutritious dish combining green lentils and a variety of vegetables, baked to perfection with a crispy topping.

Ingredients

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1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed
3 cups vegetable broth
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese or vegan alternative
0.5 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, optional

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a medium saucepan, combine lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain any excess liquid.
While lentils cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Add carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts.
Transfer cooked lentils and sautéed vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs if using.
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a vegan option, use a vegan alternative for Parmesan cheese.
Feel free to customize vegetables based on what you have on hand.
The casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 5mg