Zulandt's Lentil Casserole

Name: Zulandt's Lentil Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 125 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 2.75 cups water; 3 cubes vegetable bouillon; 1.5 cups brown rice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 white onion, chopped; 1.5 tablespoons cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 cups dry brown lentils; 6 cups water; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, grated and divided; 0.75 cup bread crumbs

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A hearty comfort casserole of brown rice and lentils, topped off with melted Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.

Submitted by DONNA

Published on April 3, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

2 ¾ cups water
3 cubes vegetable bouillon
1 ½ cups brown rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 white onion, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 cups dry brown lentils
6 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, grated and divided
¾ cup bread crumbs

Directions

In a saucepan, bring water and bouillon cubes 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.
Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook zucchini and onion until tender, but still slightly firm, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, oregano, lentils, and about 6 cups water gradually. Bring to a soft boil, and continue cooking until lentils are tender, 45 to 60 minutes, adding water as needed.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix the cooked rice together with the lentils, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in 3/4 of the Cheddar cheese, and transfer mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Mix remaining cheese together with the breadcrumbs, and spread evenly over the top of the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

496	Calories
15g	Fat
67g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 496
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 552mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 67g	24%
Dietary Fiber 17g	61%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 24g	48%
Vitamin C 8mg	8%
Calcium 283mg	22%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 712mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Zulandt's Lentil Casserole

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