Best Herbed Lentils And Rice Casserole Recipes

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BROWN RICE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE



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This is a great meal that we eat here often in the winter time. With some dark bread and maybe a salad it is a really hearty meal, though we have been known to eat just this for dinner. The recipe is adapted from Amy Dacyczyn's "The Complete Tightwad Gazette"

Provided by ladypit

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
3/4 cup lentils
1/2 cup brown rice
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (I use more)
1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or a blend is preferable)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients except the cheese in a baking dish (I use an 11 x 7).
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Then remove the foil, add the cheese, and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 557.7, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 9.9

HERBED LENTILS AND RICE



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From: "The Bean Cookbook" by Norma S. Upson. When I try it I will probably double the herbs. *Use vegetable broth to make this Vegetarian. You may try this with any kind of cheese you like.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 2/3 cups vegetable broth or 2 2/3 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup lentils
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup brown rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (I would use 1-2 cloves garlic, minced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
2 ounces swiss cheese, strips to top

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the cheese strips and turn into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350F for about 1 1/2 hours until lentils and rice are cooked, stirring twice.
  • Place cheese strips on top of the lentil-rice mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 204.4, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.2

LENTIL RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE



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

Provided by AMEZELL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Place the 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 the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the 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.
  • In a casserole dish, mix the rice, lentils, and vegetables. Top with remaining tomato sauce, and sprinkle with remaining basil, oregano, and cumin.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 211.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

BAKED RICE AND LENTILS



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Serve this instead of potatoes at your next dinner party. It can be vegetarian if vegetable stock is substituted for the chicken stock. This can also be served cold. The left overs can be frozen in one or two serving packages.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Rice

Time 4h55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup lentils
2 cups long grain rice
1 cup onion
5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak lentils in water for 2 hours then drain.
  • Combine lentils, rice and onions in large casserole.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and cover.
  • Bake@ 425 for 25 minutes.
  • Stir and mix well and bake 20 minutes longer or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • For Vegetarian use the vegetable stock.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 16.5, Sodium 384.5, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.5

HERBED LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h39m

Yield 4 servings (about 6 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup uncooked lentils
2 2/3 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1 medium-size onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon or less Lite Salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
3 tablespoons grated part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients except cheese in an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 95 minutes, until be moist but not runny.
  • Spread grated cheese on top and bake an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 391 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

LENTILS AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This recipe got its start from ladypit's Brown Rice and Lentil Casserole #74629. After weeks of tinkering, I adapted it so much that it really became something totally different. LOL My family, especially my 13 month old, really love this! Wholesome, filling and super easy to throw together! I make this all the time. The leftovers are great, too.

Provided by hottiecj

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup brown rice, rinsed
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients, except the cheese, in a large casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Stir and top with the cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 10 minutes more.
  • Yum!

HERBED LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Herbed Lentil Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup lentils, uncooked
2 2/3 cups water
1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked
1 onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups white wine
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine all ingredients except cheese in an ungrease 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
  • Spread cheese on top and bake for additional 5 minutes.

RICE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE



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This is an easy to make casserole that uses just 1 covered pan. Very tasty and a family favorite. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by jill

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup dry lentils
½ cup uncooked rice
1 ⅔ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the sausage until no pink shows. Stir in the onion and green pepper, and saute until the onions are tender. Stir in the lentils, rice and chicken broth. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 833.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

HERBED LENTILS WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup French lentils
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons diced shallots
3 cups baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)
1 cup halved grape tomatoes (about 1/2 pint)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still retain their shape. Drain any excess water from the lentils and set them aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, lentils, basil, parsley, and mint to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve.
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron,
  • Good source of: Potassium

HERB LENTILS AND RICE



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This was the featured recipe in an email this morning from the Best of Spark People. Listed at www.sparkrecipes.com website. Submitted by LILLAKE. "A tasty non-meat way to get some extra protein in your diet."

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 1/2 quart dish, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1/2 cup dry lentils
1 tablespoon dry lentils
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons brown rice, uncooked
3 tablespoons dry white wine (or chicken broth)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup reduced-fat swiss cheese, shredded, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cover and bake at 350*F for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring twice.
  • Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 236.2, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 3, Protein 24

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