Best Lentil And Potato Casserole Recipes

SAUSAGE, LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the sausages according to the instructions, set aside.
• Fry the onion and garlic in a little oil, or the sausage fat, until soft and fragrant. Add the paprika and ginger and fry for a couple more minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, and sugar, bring to a simmer. Add the sweet potato and lentils and cover for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to stop it sticking.
• Cut the sausages into slices and add to the pan, cook for another 10 minutes or until the sweet potato is soft and sausages are cooked through. You can add some water during this process if the casserole is too thick for your liking.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve by itself or with crust bread.

LENTIL AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Soak lentils in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes.
• Drain water and cook lentils for 20 minutes in boiling water.
• Drain lentils and put aside.
• Place fennel on a baking tray and spray with cooking spray and bake in a moderate oven 180 degrees for 20 minutes or until softly roasted.
• Sauté onions in the oil until transparent.
• Add the potatoes, tomato paste and herbs and Sauté for 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, lentils and stock and cook a further 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a casserole dish and place the roasted fennel just under the surface.
• Bake in a moderate oven 180 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Serve with crusty bread or brown rice for a hearty meal of as a side to a piece of steak or chicken.
• Note: Cooking time can be reduced by using canned lentils.