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Enchilada Lentil Casserole

This Tex-Mex lentil casserole is the perfect healthy comfort food - packed with veggies, and full of protein and fibre, but still cheesy and irresistible!
5 from 13 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 767kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 300 g (~ 1 1/3 cups) dried green lentils
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 small courgette (zucchini), grated (or 1/2 large courgette)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (I used orange)
  • ~ 5 medium mushrooms, diced
  • 1 batch homemade enchilada sauce (or 1 cup shop-bought)
  • 200 g grated cheese - I used a mixture of grated cheddar and grated mozzarella (~ 2 cups when grated)
  • 1 tomato, sliced

Instructions

  • Add the lentils to a pan with plenty of water, and bring to a gentle boil. Cook until tender, around 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan, and add the vegetables (onion through mushrooms). Cook over a medium heat, stirring regularly, for around 5-10 minutes, until they are soft and any excess liquid has been cooked off.
  • If using homemade enchilada sauce, prepare this now using this enchilada sauce recipe. Preheat the oven to 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F).
  • When the lentils are cooked, drain them and add to the cooked vegetables, along with the enchilada sauce. Mix well to combine. I also added about half of the grated cheese at this point, and stirred it through.
  • Transfer everything to a baking dish - mine measured around 8 x 8 inches. Top with the remaining grated cheese and some slices of tomato.
  • Bake for around 20 minutes, until the cheese has crisped up to your liking.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Enchilada Lentil Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 767 Calories from Fat 336
% Daily Value*
Fat 37.3g57%
Saturated Fat 15.9g80%
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 433mg18%
Potassium 605mg17%
Carbohydrates 66.3g22%
Fiber 12.3g49%
Sugar 6.9g8%
Protein 42.5g85%
Calcium 519mg52%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.