Baked Lentils with Cheddar Cheese Recipe
This is a classic comfort food for me, high in protein and great for my veggie friends. I love lentils in everything, but it's especially a stand out all on it's own and a perfect meal with hot bread and a side salad... Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz. package dry lentils, rinsed
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 each bay leaf
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/8 tsp. marjoram
- 1/8 tsp. sage
- 1/8 tsp. thyme
- 2 large onion, chopped
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 16 oz. canned stewed tomatoes
- 2 each carrots, chopped
- 2 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 med. green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp. parsley
- 3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
- Place all ingredients, except cheese and parsley, in a shallow baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake in 375Ë oven for 1 hour (maybe longer), until lentils and vegetables are tender. Remove aluminum foil and fold in grated cheese and parsley. Return to oven for 10 more minutes, until cheese melts.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 372g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 529 | |
| Calories from Fat 200 | 38% |
| Total Fat 22.78g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 14.09g | 56% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium 1325mg | 55% |
| Potassium 969mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 46.21g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.1g | 67% |
| Sugars 6.8g | 5% |
| Protein 32.66g | 52% |
