This delicious vegan lentil bake can be quickly thrown together from things you probably already have in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 fresh tomato, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup chopped carrots
- 1/3 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1
Place 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 remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in 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.
Step 4
In a casserole dish, mix rice, lentils, and vegetables. Top with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle with remaining basil, oregano, and cumin.
Step 5
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 187 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat2g | 2% |
Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
Sodium212mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 29% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein10g | |
Vitamin C10mg | 49% |
Calcium49mg | 4% |
Iron4mg | 23% |
Potassium582mg | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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