Lentils and Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Lentils and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 1 teaspoon margarine; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (do NOT drain); 1 teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon salt (I omit); ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils
1 teaspoon margarine
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (do NOT drain)
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt (I omit)
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
cooking spray

1
Cook lentils according to package, omitting salt.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onion, green pepper, and garlic; stir often and cook until tender.
4
Stir in lentils, tomatoes with juice, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes (stir occasionally).
5
Meantime, preheat oven to 325F.
6
Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray, and place rice in dish, topped next with lentils.
7
Bake for 15 minutes.
8
Add cheese and bake 5 more minutes.

685

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils, 1 teaspoon margarine, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentils and Rice Casserole falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentils and Rice Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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