Best Vegan Pasta And Lentil Casserole Recipes

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LENTIL CASSEROLE



Lentil Casserole image

a comforting casserole of lentils, kidney beans and tomatoes with cheese

Provided by Courtney

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 rib celery (finely diced)
onion (finely diced)
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 19 oz can lentils ((drained))
1 19 oz can kidney beans ((drained))
1 clove garlic (crushed)
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ((or your favourite vegan melting cheese))

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the diced celery and onions to the pot and sautee for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the drained beans, lentils and diced tomatoes to the pot along with the rosemary and garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring the pot to a boil, then once it is boiling reduce the temperature to low to gently simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Set your oven to broil on high.
  • Pour the lentil and bean mixture into a skillet or small casserole dish and cover with the shredded cheese.
  • Broil the dish for 2-4 minutes or until the cheese melts and begins to crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 80 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 36 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TORTIGLIONI LENTIL PASTA BAKE (NO BOIL)



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A cheesy no boil vegetarian pasta bake that the whole family will love! Tortiglioni pasta and lentils are baked in a creamy tomato and mozzarella sauce, then topped with a mixed herb crumb. No pre cooking required, everything cooks together in one dish for minimal effort and cleanup! This is a perfect vegetarian pasta dinner with added protein that everyone will be happy with.

Provided by Christine Melanson

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz dried tortiglioni pasta
1 can green or brown lentils (if you aren't using canned, you want about 1.5 cups of cooked lentils)
6 cloves of garlic (minced)
2 tsp mixed dried Italian herbs
2 cups grated mozzarella (see notes)
1 cup grated parmesan
28 oz canned tomatoes
2 cups whole milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan
A few handfuls of fresh herbs (I used a combo of basil, thyme, sage and rosemary)
1/4 cup of olive oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200C / 400F.
  • In a deep casserole dish, combine your dry pasta, lentils, garlic, cheese, mixed dried herbs and canned tomatoes. Pour the milk over the top and stir through.
  • Cover and place in the oven for 50 minutes.
  • In the meantime, make your herby topping. Put the breadcrumbs, parmesan, herbs and salt and pepper in a food processor and blitz. Slowly add the olive oil and pulse until the mixture is wet and sandy.
  • Once the pasta has cooked for 50 minutes, remove from the oven.Uncover and stir through.
  • Change the oven setting to broil / grill.
  • Add the herby topping to the pasta and return to the oven for a few minutes until the topping is crisping up.
  • Leave to sit for 5 minutes or so before dishing up.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 433 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 976 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

VEGAN LAYERED LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Beautiful layers of sliced vegetables, lentils, and non-dairy cheese make a unique presentation in this vegan lentil "loaf" casserole.

Provided by Tuey

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Special Collection Recipes     New

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup canned lentils, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
½ cup shredded vegan Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Layer 1/2 of the zucchini in the bottom of the prepared pan, followed by 1/2 of the onion, 1/2 of the tomatoes, and all of the mushrooms. Sprinkle garlic powder over top, followed by 1/2 of the vegan cheese. Add remaining onions in a layer and spread all lentils over top. Finish layers with remaining zucchini, tomatoes, and cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until veggies are tender and cheese is melted or crisp, depending on what type you use, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 178 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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