Carrot Lentil Casserole

Submitted by TexasToast R

"Very easy, healthy, frugal and most important, delicious! This recipe comes from "Everyday Light Meals" from Taste of Home. It is also good topped with a dollop of sour cream and some salsa."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped carrot
• 3⁄4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 3⁄4 cup uncooked brown rice
• 3⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

directions

1. In a 3 quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, combine the onion, carrots, lentils, rice, cheese, green pepper and seasonings. Stir in broth and tomatoes.
2. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350°F for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until the liquid is absorbed and lentils and rice are tender.

Reviews

[AnnieLynne]

I really enjoyed this recipe - SO simple, but flavorful and filling. It smelled so wonderful when it was cooking, it brought my neighbor over! (When I told him what was in it, he turned it down. What did he expect?!? A cheeseburger??!) I also love that I was able to make this recipe for about $5.00 - always a plus! Thanks, TexasToaster, for another great recipe. PAC Fall 2009.

 

[gailanng]

I would do almost anything to be hot, except eat healthily and exercise . But this is a start...

 

[penjomiles]

This was a big hit in our house. The flavors were bold enough to satisfy my daughter who loves spicy food but not too overpowering for the one who doesn't. It was so easy to put together and only having to use one pot was a big plus.

 

[SinginChef]

Really appreciate finding this recipe! Couldn't be easier! I'm on a mission to cook more from my pantry right now and lentils and brown rice are on the list! I had to leave out the cheese though...but allowed others to add it as they wished when it was finished. It was ready at 90 minutes but was a tad dry...so I think I'll add 1/4 cup of water next time...probably needed due to the lack of cheese. Overall, I'm quite pleased with the outcome! I was hoping for more garlic flavor (even with doubling the garlic powder!) so I'll throw in a bit more seasoning next time, too, but that's simply personal taste. This will be in my regular winter rotation...and I won't care if I don't get any help eating it!

 

[nemokitty]

I followed the recipe exactly and it was wonderful tasting! Except I did add some jalapenos I had cut up and frozen in the freezer. I used a mexican blend of cheese that I needed to use up. It was very tasty and I had leftovers that I froze for later since it's just the 2 of us. Made for PAC Spring 2011.