Lentil Cheese Bake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Onion1 Medium, chopped
 Oil3 Tablespoon
 Lentils1 1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water4 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 rib celery, chopped
 Summer savory1/4 Teaspoon
 Pinch of thyme
 Carrot1 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 1 medium-sized potato, diced
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 2 tablespoons powdered skim milk mixed into 4 tablespoons water
 Cheese1/2 Cup (16 tbs), grated

Directions

GETTING READY
1)Preheat the oven to 350 Deg F.

MAKING
2) In a heavy saucepan, saute the onion in oil, stir in the lentils, add the water, celery, savory and thyme; allow to boil, simmer covered for 45 min.
3) Add the carrot, potato and salt, simmer for further 10 min;
stir in the milk and 1/4 cup grated cheese.
4) Pour the mixture into a greased casserole and bake covered, in a preheated oven for 30 min.
5) Remove the lid, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese over the lentil mixture and return to the oven until the cheese melts.

SERVING
6) Serve on a nice dish.
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