Zulandt's Lentil Casserole Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 2hrs5 mins

Total: 2hrs20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Zulandt's Lentil Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups water

3 cubesvegetable 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

Main Dish

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 5

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

Nutritional Information

Zulandt's Lentil Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 496.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.1g 48%

Carbohydrates: 66.5g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 17.1g 68%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 15g 23%

Saturated Fat: 6.9g 34%

Cholesterol: 29.4mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 388.8IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 8mg 62%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 7.6mg 13%

Folate: 263.8mcg 66%

Calcium: 282.5mg 28%

Iron: 6mg 33%

Magnesium: 132.4mg 47%

Potassium: 712.2mg 20%

Sodium: 551.6mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 49%

Calories From Fat: 135.4

*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.