Easy Cheesy Lentil Bake Recipe

Name: Easy Cheesy Lentil Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-23 ounces, weight Red Lentils; 1-78 ounces, weight White Rice; 2 cups, 1 tablespoon, 2 teaspoons, 7-18 pinches Vegetable Stock; 1 Tablespoon Sunflower Oil; 1/2 whole Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3-58 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Diced; 1 whole Carrot, Grated; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Sage; 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Hot Chili Powder; 1-78 ounces, weight Cashews, Roughly Chopped; 2 whole Large Tomatoes, Sliced; 1-78 ounces, weight Grated Cheddar Cheese

Servings: persons

2-23 ounces, weight Red Lentils
1-78 ounces, weight White Rice
2 cups, 1 tablespoon, 2 teaspoons, 7-18 pinches Vegetable Stock
1 Tablespoon Sunflower Oil
1/2 whole Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
3-58 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Diced
1 whole Carrot, Grated
1/2 teaspoons Dried Sage
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Hot Chili Powder
1-78 ounces, weight Cashews, Roughly Chopped
2 whole Large Tomatoes, Sliced
1-78 ounces, weight Grated Cheddar Cheese

1
Boil the lentils and rice for 15-20 minutes in the vegetable stock, stirring occasionally, especially during the last 5 minutes to ensure they do not stick to the bottom of the pan.
2
Once they are cooked, do not drain the water, but instead, continue stirrinng over the heat until enough water has boiled off for the mixture to resemble thick porridge.
3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion, garlic, mushrooms and grated carrot for 10 minutes.
4
Add the sage, paprika and chilli powder.
5
Add the cooked vegetables and the chopped cashews to the lentils, and mix well.
6
Heat the oven to 190 degrees C (Gas Mark 5 / 375 degrees F).
7
Layer the sliced tomatoes in the bottom of a baking dish (it does not matter if they overlap), and then top with half of the lentil mixture.
8
Add a layer of grated cheese, and then the remaining lentil mixture.
9
Press out the mixture to the edge of the dish, and smooth the surface.
10
Bake for 30 minutes, until a slight crust forms on top.

322

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-23 ounces, weight Red Lentils, 1-78 ounces, weight White Rice, 2 cups, 1 tablespoon, 2 teaspoons, 7-18 pinches Vegetable Stock, 1 Tablespoon Sunflower Oil, and more.

Yes, Easy Cheesy Lentil Bake falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Easy Cheesy Lentil Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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