Speedy Lentil Bean Casserole Food

SPEEDY LENTIL & BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In an oven proof skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook the onion and celery until the onion is softened.
• Add the beans, lentils, tomatoes and seasonings.
• Break up the tomatoes.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Sprinkle on the cheese.
• Broil until the cheese has melted.
• ALTERNATIVE MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS:.
• In a microwave safe casserole, combine the oil, onion and celery.
• Cover the dish and cook for 3 to 4 minutes of high power (until onion is soft).
• Add the beans, lentils, tomatoes and seasonings.
• Break up the tomatoes.
• Cover and microwave for 5 minutes on high power or until everything has been heated.
• Sprinkle on the cheese and microwave until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.

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.

SPICY RICE, BEAN AND LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a non stick saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add garlic, onions and green pepper, cook for 3 minutes.
• Stir in stock, brown rice, lentils, basil and chili powder, bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in beans, corn and salsa, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and carrot; cook and stir until onion is tender and transparent. Stir in the sugar, red pepper and mushrooms and continue to cook until onion is browned.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to blend. Cook for 1 minute then mix in the water and tomato paste. Season with basil and thyme. Mix in the beans and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased casserole dish.
• Pour the remaining oil into a shallow dish. Dip one side of each slice of bread in the oil, then arrange on top of the casserole with the oiled side up. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bread and cheese are toasted.