Vegetable And Lentil Bake Food

VEGETARIAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil in a large, heavy-based pan. Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook gently for 5 - 10 mins until softened.
• Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 3 sliced carrots, 2 finely sliced celery sticks, 1 chopped red pepper and 1 chopped yellow pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add two 400g cans tomatoes, 250ml vegetable stock (made with 1 stock pot), 2 thickly sliced courgettes and 2 sprigs fresh thyme and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.
• Take out the thyme sprigs. Stir in 250g cooked lentils and bring back to a simmer. Serve with wild and white basmati rice, mash or quinoa.

BAKED LENTILS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a 3 quart casserole, combine the water and lentils. Season with the bay leaf, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage and thyme. Stir in onions, garlic, and stewed tomatoes.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the carrots and celery. Cover and continue to bake until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven a third time, stir in the green bell pepper and sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.

VERY VEGGIE LENTIL BAKE

Steps:

• Boil the lentils and rice for 15-20 minutes in the vegetable stock, stirring occasionally. You'll need to stir constantly during the last 5 minutes or so, to ensure they don't stick to the bottom of the pan. Once they're cooked, don't drain the water, but instead continue stirring over the heat until enough water has boiled off for the mixture to resemble porridge.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, and add the chopped leek, pepper, mushrooms and courgette. Cook over a medium heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft.
• Heat the oven to 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F).
• Combine the cooked lentils and vegetables in a large mixing bowl, and add the paprika, cayenne pepper, and plenty of black pepper. Mix well.
• Transfer half of the mixture to a baking dish, and sprinkle over half of the grated cheese. Add the remaining lentil mixture, smooth out the top, and finish with the remaining cheese.
• Bake for around 25-30 minutes, until the cheese topping is golden brown and crispy.

LENTIL RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE

Steps:

• Place the rice and 1 cup water in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Place lentils in a pot with the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion and garlic. Mix in tomato, celery, carrots, zucchini, and 1/2 the tomato sauce. Season with 1/2 the basil, 1/2 the oregano, 1/2 the cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
• In a casserole dish, mix the rice, lentils, and vegetables. Top with remaining tomato sauce, and sprinkle with remaining basil, oregano, and cumin.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

MIXED VEGETABLE LENTIL BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 190C
• Cook lentils in pan for 15-20mins stirring regularly meanwhile fry onion and vegetables.
• Whilst the lentils, onion and vegetables are cooking mix together tomatoes, spinach and vegetable stock
• When lentils, onion and vegetables are cooked mix together with tomatoes, spinach and vegetable stock mix.
• Spoon into a lightly greased baking dish and cook for 15-20mins (until golden) for best results serve with mini diced roast potatos

VEGETABLE AND LENTIL BAKE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil and gently cook 1 large sliced leek, 2 chopped celery stalks and 1 chopped carrot for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
• Rinse 250g (9oz) lentils and add to the pan. Add 750ml (1¼pt) water and crumble in one stock cube. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are just tender.
• Meanwhile, cook 450g (1lb) potatoes and 450g (1lb) celeriac, peeled and cut into chunks in lightly salted boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes or until just tender.
• When the lentils are just tender, stir in 150g (5oz) finely chopped mushrooms, 4 tbsp mushroom ketchup or brown fruity sauce, and 1 tsp each of thyme, rosemary and oregano. Cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Preheat the oven to 200℃ (180℃ fan)/400°F/gas mark 6.
• Mix 1 tbsp cornflour with a little water to a smooth paste and stir in. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste, then spoon into a large ovenproof dish.
• When the potatoes are cooked, drain well. Add 50g (2oz) butter and 4tbsp milk and mash well. Carefully spoon the mash over the lentil mixture.
• Bake in the centre of the oven for about 20 minutes until the top is crisp and golden. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving

ONE-POT VEGETABLES AND LENTIL RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the lentils in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 15 minutes or so, then drain.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot.
• Add the onions, garlic, and remaining vegetables.
• Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the vegetables have softened (about 5-7 mins).
• Stir in the lentils, salt and pepper and the remaining spices.
• Add the tomatoes and water.
• Bring everything to a boil for 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce the heat to low; cover and let simmer for 20 mins or until the vegetables and lentils are cooked to tender. Taste and adjust the spices to your liking.
• Serve hot with your favorite crusty bread or some warm pita!

LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
• When the oil is hot, add the diced celery and onions to the pot and sautee for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the drained beans, lentils and diced tomatoes to the pot along with the rosemary and garlic.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring the pot to a boil, then once it is boiling reduce the temperature to low to gently simmer for 20 minutes.
• Set your oven to broil on high.
• Pour the lentil and bean mixture into a skillet or small casserole dish and cover with the shredded cheese.
• Broil the dish for 2-4 minutes or until the cheese melts and begins to crisp.

BAKED LENTILS AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Add the oil to a saucepan over medium heat; let oil get heated.
• Add in onion, bell peppers, and garlic; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in stock, lentils, tomatoes, seasonings, and broccoli; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese; cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

LENTIL, MUSHROOM & CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.Butter an ovenproof dish approximately 25 x 16 x 6 cm (use a larger, shallower tray if you prefer)
• Put the lentils in a sieve and rinse under a cold tap.Tip the lentils into a medium saucepan and add the stock or water. Bring to the boil then turn down the heat and simmer very gently until all the liquid has been absorbed (20-30 min).Take off the heat and set aside.
• While the lentils are cooking: take a medium frying pan and add the oil and butter.Over a low-medium heat cook the onions, seasoned with a little salt & pepper, until softening and a little brown (10-15 min).Add the mushrooms, garlic, dried sage plus a little more salt & pepper, and continue cooking until the mushrooms are browned too (8-10 min). Take off the heat.
• Add the contents of the frying pan to the cooked lentils. Stir in the yeast extract if using along with the grated cheese and parsley.
• Stir in the beaten eggs then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Put in the oven and bake until risen and cooked all the way through. A skewer or cocktail stick should come out clean. (Approx 35 min, less if you used a baking dish with a larger base).
• Cut into 4 and serve with green vegetables or salad and baked potatoes if liked.Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days or frozen once cold.Reheat in a microwave or low-medium oven covered in foil.

POTATO AND LENTIL BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F/Gas 4 and butter the oven-proof dish.
• Heat the oil in the oven-proof frying pan, add the onions and sweat off for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cookout for a few seconds.
• Add the lentils, white wine, tomato paste and stock, stir and bring to the boil.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover the pan with a lid and place in the oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the lentils are cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from the oven and stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan, add the mushrooms and fry over a high heat for a minute.
• Lower the heat, cover with a lid and cook for a few more minutes.
• Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly to allow the liquid to evaporate.
• Once all the liquid has been evaporated, season with salt and pepper and add to the lentils and give a quick stir.
• Transfer into the ovenproof dish.
• Increase the oven temperature to 220°C/200°C fan/420°F/Gas 7.

POTATO-LENTIL BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes with the peels on in a pot of salt water until done (mine take 20-25 minutes after boiling).
• When the potatoes are done, drain and cool.
• Pre-heat the oven to 175°C/350°F.
• While the potatoes are cooling, cook the lentils in 250 ml of salt water until al dente (mine took 10 minutes), draining when done.
• When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and cut into thick slices and lay in a lightly-oiled baking dish.
• In frying pan, heat the oil on medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and fry until onions are soft.
• Add the flour, curry powder and tomato paste and mix together fry until bubbling.
• Slowly add the milk allowing to thicken.
• Top the potatoes the cherry tomato halves and then the lentil sauce.
• Bake for 30 minutes and serve hot.

VEGETABLE AND LENTIL COTTAGE PIE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large, non-stick saute pan. Add the onions and garlic and fry for 8-10 minutes over a medium-high heat or until starting to turn golden, stirring occasionally. Pour the remaining tablespoon of oil into the pan, tip in the carrots and swede, and fry for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, sun-dried tomato paste, and stock. Season and simmer, covered, for 35-40 minutes over a low heat, until the carrots and swede are tender and the lentils have softened. Remove from the heat, stir in the spinach, and let it wilt. Check the sauce's consistency (see below, Moist, juicy filling). Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Leave to cool. Preheat the oven to 200oC (fan 180oC/400oF/Gas 6). Put the potatoes into a large pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, add salt, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Put the butter and milk in the pan and warm through over a low heat. Remove from the heat, return the potatoes to the pan, and mash with the milk and butter, then whisk until smooth (see below, Smooth, creamy mash). Season, then stir in the cheese. Spread the mash over the filling (see below, Decorative topping). Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbling. KEYS TO PERFECTION Moist, juicy filling The filling should be moist with plenty of sauce, but not sloppy. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water if it's too dry. Leave the filling to cool before adding the topping, as it will support the mash better. Smooth, creamy mash The potatoes are ready for mashing when a knife goes in easily. If undercooked, the mash will be lumpy; if overcooked, it will be sloppy. Mash the potatoes with hot milk and butter off the heat, then whisk with a balloon whisk. Decorative topping Spoon the cheesy, seasoned mash over the cooled vegetable and lentil layer. Spread it evenly over the surface, making patterns like furrows with a round-bladed knife to create an attractive, textured effect. Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect is available in paperback with an exclusive tote bag from 3 November. DK, £20.00.