Spicy Root Vegetable Lentil Casserole Recipes

SLOW COOKER SPICED ROOT & LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the slow cooker to low. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 10 mins until soft and transparent. Add the carrots and parsnips and fry for 8-10 mins more until the veg is just golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, and fry for 4-5 mins until fragrant, stirring. Add a splash of water if needed. Tip into the slow cooker and stir through the lentils, stock, bay and seasoning.
• Close the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hrs until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened. Check the seasoning and stir in the lemon juice to taste. Serve with bread, rice, or potatoes, if you like.

SPICY ROOT VEGETABLE & LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan, then cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
• Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips.
• Turn up the heat, then cook for 6 to 7 minutes, until vegetables are nicely golden.
• Stir in the curry paste or powder and stock, then bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and add the lentils.
• Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened.
• Season the casserole , then stir in most of the cilantro.
• Heat through for another minute.
• Serve with a spoonful of yogurt, if you wish, and sprinkle over the rest of the coriander.

LENTIL AND MIXED-VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix lentils, broth, salt and pepper in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until lentils are tender.
• Stir in vegetables and soup.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting about 30 minutes or until vegetable are tender.

MEXICAN LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onions, green peppers, and celery in heated oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Add in the water; bring to a boil.
• Stir in the lentils; cover, lower heat, and simmer 40 minutes (do not drain).
• Transfer lentil mixture to a large bowl; add in cooked rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning mix, and chili powder; stir to combine.
• Transfer mixture to a lightly greased medium-sized casserole dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle tortilla chips and cheese on top.
• Bake another 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

SPICY ROOT & LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
• Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, turn up the heat and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are golden.
• Stir in the curry paste or powder, pour in the stock and then bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat, add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
• Stir in most of the cilantro, season and heat for a minute or so.
• Top with yogurt and the rest of the cilantro. Serve with naan bread.