Lentil Rice and Veggie Bake

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This delicious vegan lentil bake can be quickly thrown together from things you probably already have in the kitchen.

Submitted by Allison Ezell
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup uncooked long grain white rice

  • 2 ½ cups water

  • 1 cup red lentils

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 fresh tomato, chopped

  • ⅓ cup chopped celery

  • ⅓ cup chopped carrots

  • ⅓ cup chopped zucchini

  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Place rice and 1 cup water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Place lentils in a pot with remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in onion and garlic. Mix in tomato, celery, carrots, zucchini, and 1/2 the tomato sauce. Season with 1/2 the basil, 1/2 the oregano, 1/2 the cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.

  4. In a casserole dish, mix rice, lentils, and vegetables. Top with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle with remaining basil, oregano, and cumin.

  5. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187 Calories
2g Fat
35g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 212mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 582mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.