Heather says:
This lentil casserole recipe is light on the budget, simple, and filling.
- 2 cups dried lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion – diced
- 2 cloves garlic – minced or pressed
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- 2 carrots – chopped
- 1 red bell pepper (optional)
- 1 green bell pepper (or two if the red is omitted)
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tsp vinegar
In a lidded sauce pan heat the lentils and water over medium heat for ten minutes, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes. The lentils should absorb most of the water. Stir occasionally
While the lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, add the celery, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes, the carrot should be beginning to soften. Stir in the basil, soy sauce, and vinegar.
Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9 x 9 pan.
Stir the lentils into the vegetables with a fork, as you want the lentils be somewhat mashed. Stir in the oats. Press into the pan and bake 20 – 25 minutes and firmly set.
Let the casserole stand for 5 – 10 minutes before serving.
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Looks like meatloaf! I’m eager to try it – thanks for the good recipe.
The recipe was originally called Lentil Loaf, but I truly find the idea unappetizing. Loaf isn’t the best food descriptor unless it applies to bread or meatloaf specifically.
Oooh, I’m excited about this because I’m fond of this lentil pottage I made recently but I wanted an idea of what to do with the rest of the dried lentils without repeating myself… thanks!
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Is the oatmeal cooked prior to going into the recipe? If not is there enough liquid to cook it?
Thanks.
Jason.
I LOVED THE LENTIL CASSEROLE, IT WAS DELICIOUS! I USED AN ITALIAN SEASONING BLEND INSTEAD OF BASIL AND IT WAS GREAT. THANK YOU FOR POSTING THESE RECIPES.. LOVE THIS SITE!