Arlenes Veggie Casserole Recipes

VEGETARIAN CASSEROLE

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A Mediterranean one-pot stew with peppers, courgettes, lentils, sweet smoked paprika and thyme

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp dried thyme
3 medium carrots, sliced (about 200g)
2 medium sticks celery, finely sliced (about 120g)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
2 x 400g cans tomatoes or peeled cherry tomatoes
1 vegetable stock cube made up to 250ml (we used 1 Knorr vegetable stock pot)
2 courgettes, sliced thickly (about 300g)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
250g cooked lentils (we used Merchant Gourmet ready-to-eat Puy lentils)

Steps:

Heat 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil in a large, heavy-based pan. Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook gently for 5 - 10 mins until softened.
Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 3 sliced carrots, 2 finely sliced celery sticks, 1 chopped red pepper and 1 chopped yellow pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
Add two 400g cans tomatoes, 250ml vegetable stock (made with 1 stock pot), 2 thickly sliced courgettes and 2 sprigs fresh thyme and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.
Take out the thyme sprigs. Stir in 250g cooked lentils and bring back to a simmer. Serve with wild and white basmati rice, mash or quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 5.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16.1 grams sugar, Fiber 9.8 grams fiber, Protein 12.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

MOTHER'S HAM CASSEROLE

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One of my mother's favorite dishes, this recipe always brings back fond memories of her when I prepare it. It's a terrific use of leftover ham from a holiday dinner. Our five grandchildren are my favorite interest outside the kitchen!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes
1 large carrot, sliced
2 stalk (blank)s celery ribs, chopped
3 cups water
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
7 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup soft bread crumbs

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring the potatoes, carrot, celery and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook about 15 minute or until tender. Drain. In a large skillet, saute the ham, green pepper and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add to the potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 122.1 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 1543.5 mg, Sugar 7 g

EASY PIEROGI CASSEROLE

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Pierogies are heartwarming, rib-sticking dumplings filled with cheese, onions, bacon and potatoes. Typically taking all day to make, this time-saving version produces just-as-delicious results.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories Pasta by Shape

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

9 each lasagna noodles, uncooked
4 cups hot mashed potatoes
½ cup PHILADELPHIA Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese Spread
6 medium (4-1/8" long)s green onions, thinly sliced
1 (80 gram) package Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Recipe Pieces, divided
2 cups KRAFT Double Cheddar Shredded Cheese, divided

Steps:

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook noodles as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, combine mashed potatoes, cream cheese spread, onions, 1/2 cup bacon and 1 cup Cheddar.
Place 3 noodles in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 1/3 of the potato mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining bacon and Cheddar; cover.
Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Uncover; bake 3 to 5 min. or until Cheddar is lightly browned. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 661.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g