Zulandt's Lentil Casserole

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A hearty comfort casserole of brown rice and lentils, topped off with melted Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.

Submitted by DONNA
Published on April 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups water

  • 3 cubes vegetable bouillon

  • 1 ½ cups brown rice

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped

  • 1 white onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cumin

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 2 cups dry brown lentils

  • 6 cups water

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, grated and divided

  • ¾ cup bread crumbs

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring water and bouillon cubes to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed.

  2. Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook zucchini and onion until tender, but still slightly firm, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, oregano, lentils, and about 6 cups water gradually. Bring to a soft boil, and continue cooking until lentils are tender, 45 to 60 minutes, adding water as needed.

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

  4. Mix the cooked rice together with the lentils, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in 3/4 of the Cheddar cheese, and transfer mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Mix remaining cheese together with the breadcrumbs, and spread evenly over the top of the dish.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

496 Calories
15g Fat
67g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 496
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 552mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 67g 24%
Dietary Fiber 17g 61%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 283mg 22%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 712mg 15%

* 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.