Baked Lentils

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Baked Lentils

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
3. In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the lentils and vegetable broth. Stir well.
7. Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.