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.

RANCH-STYLE BAKED LENTILS

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils. In a heavy saucepan, bring lentils, salt and 4 cups water to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender. , Meanwhile, cook beef over medium heat in a skillet until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Stir in soup mix, ketchup, mustard, vinegar and remaining water. Gently stir in lentils. Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes.

SPICED LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet, saute chili, turmeric and asafetida in oil for 2 minutes. Add scallions, bell pepper, garlic and cabbage and saute for 5 minutes. Combine with rice, lentils, stock and peas in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm.

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.