Ranch Style Lentil Casserole Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Wash and drain the lentils.
• In a saucepan add lentils, salt and 4 cups water; bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender.
• In a skillet, cook beef and garlic until meat is browned; drain.
• Stir in soup mix, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, pepper and remaining water.
• Gently stir in lentils.
• Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bake, covered at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

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.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onions, green peppers, and celery in heated oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Add in the water; bring to a boil.
• Stir in the lentils; cover, lower heat, and simmer 40 minutes (do not drain).
• Transfer lentil mixture to a large bowl; add in cooked rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning mix, and chili powder; stir to combine.
• Transfer mixture to a lightly greased medium-sized casserole dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle tortilla chips and cheese on top.
• Bake another 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Steps:

• 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.

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.

Steps:

• Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in water, lentils, tomato sauce and seasoning mix; reduce heat to low.
• Partially cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
• Heat oven to 400F.
• Grease 2-quart casserole with shortening.
• Prepare Cheese Cornbread Topping by mixing all ingredients until moistened.
• Spoon lentil mixture into casserole.
• Spread topping evenly over lentil mixture.
• Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes until topping is golden brown.

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.