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Red Lentil and Rice Casserole

Heartwarming Red Lentil and Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a cozy Red Lentil and Rice Casserole that combines protein-packed lentils, rice, and vibrant vegetables for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 1 cup Red Lentils rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice or brown rice with adjusted cooking time
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Carrot diced
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric optional
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • to taste teaspoon Salt
For the Liquid & Acidity
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes or fresh, roughly chopped tomatoes
For the Finishing Touches
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional
  • to taste teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  3. Sauté finely chopped onion for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Incorporate diced carrot and cook for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and salt, stirring to coat the vegetables.
  7. Stir in the rinsed red lentils and long-grain white rice until well combined.
  8. Pour in vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  9. Fold in the canned diced tomatoes gently.
  10. Cover the skillet and transfer it to the preheated oven to bake for 30–35 minutes.
  11. Let cool slightly before fluffing the casserole with a fork.
  12. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and top with grated Parmesan and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, rinse lentils and rice before use. Customize with additional vegetables as desired.

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