Lentil and barley oven baked casserole

This hearty casserole is perfect to serve up any night of the week with a crunchy green salad served alongside. 

Recipe and photo provided by CanolaEatWell.com
340 cal Serves 4
Prep time 0h 15m
Cook time 1h 0m
Total time 1h 15m
Lentil and barley oven bake casserole in ceramic serving dish with a serving spoon and two empty bowls.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Lightly spray a deep 10 cup (2.5 L) casserole dish; set aside. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).

  2. Step 2

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, thyme and hot pepper flakes; cook, stirring for about 6 minutes or until softened. Stir in barley and lentils to coat. Scrape into prepared casserole dish. Pour in broth and stir to combine. Cover and bake for 45 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Uncover and stir in tomatoes and tomato paste. Cover and return to oven for about 15 minutes or until barley and lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed; stir gently.

  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together breadcrumbs, feta, if using, parsley and remaining oil. Sprinkle over casserole, leave uncovered and broil for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 4)

Calories
340
Protein
11 g
Sodium
420 mg
Potassium
950 mg
Total fat
9 g
Saturated fat
0.5 g
Cholesterol
0 g
Carbohydrates
59 g
Fibre
11 g
Sugars
14 g
Added sugars
0 g

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