Ranchstylelentilcasserole Recipes

RANCH STYLE LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Put lentils and 1 quart of water in a 3-quart pot; bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
• Brown ground beef, if using, and drain fat.
• Stir all other ingredients into lentils (do not drain the lentils).
• Pour into 2 1/2 quart casserole and bake uncovered at 400*F for 30 minutes.

BAKED LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine water, lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage, thyme and bay leaf in 13x9 casserole.
• Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir in tomatoes.
• Recover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Remove bay leaf before serving.

RANCH STYLE LENTILS

Steps:

• Wash and drain the lentils.
• In a saucepan add lentils, salt and 4 cups water; bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender.
• In a skillet, cook beef and garlic until meat is browned; drain.
• Stir in soup mix, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, pepper and remaining water.
• Gently stir in lentils.
• Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bake, covered at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

THAT LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed.
• Dice bacon, if using and lightly sauté (perhaps 5 minutes)in large pot or dutch oven. Add lentils, cumin, oregano, and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a slow simmer. Cook for 45-60 minutes, adding more water if needed.
• 10-15 minutes before lentils are done, heat oil in frying pan and sauté zucchini and onion until hot yet still crisp (about 5 minutes).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• When lentils are tender, add lemon juice, rice, 3/4 of the cheese, and zucchini, mixing well. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
• Turn mixture into 9x13 dish and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes.

LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Spread lentils into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Pour water over lentils. Add tomatoes, carrots, green bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, celery, parsley, and garlic to lentil mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lentils are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove aluminum foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over casserole; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.