Lentil-Orzo Casserole Recipe

Name: Lentil-Orzo Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (1 cup); 6 medium cloves garlic, minced; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 6 oz. dry orzo pasta (1 cup); 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes; ⅓ cup plain dry bread crumbs; 2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (1 cup)
6 medium cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed
1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
6 oz. dry orzo pasta (1 cup)
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
⅓ cup plain dry bread crumbs
2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
In large saucepan, heat 1 Tbs.
2
oil over medium heat.
3
Add onions and carrots; cook, stirring often, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
4
Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook, stirring, 30 to 60 seconds.
5
Add lentils and thyme; stir to coat.
6
Add broth and bring to a simmer.
7
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, 25 minutes.
8
Preheat oven to 350F.
9
Coat deep 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
10
Transfer lentil mixture to prepared casserole.
11
Add pasta, tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste; mix with rubber spatula.
12
Pour in 1 1/4 cups boiling water.
13
Cover with ovenproof lid or foil and bake until lentils and orzo are almost tender, about 25 minutes.
14
Uncover and stir to redistribute ingredients.
15
(Casserole can be made ahead to this point.
16
Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
17
Reheat on stovetop, adding enough water to achieve stewlike consistency.
18
Return to casserole dish.)
19
In small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, parsley and remaining 1 Tbs.
20
oil.
21
Bake uncovered until bubbly and top is crusty, 15 to 20 minutes more.
22
Serve hot.

925

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (1 cup), 6 medium cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Lentil-Orzo Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Lentil-Orzo Casserole

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