Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Lentils
Amount per Serving
Calories
227
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.004
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
343
mg
15
%
Potassium
495
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
2721
IU
54
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
155
mg
16
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Cheesy Lentils
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth or water
- 1 3/4 cups dry green lentils rinsed
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped small
- 1 1/2 cups carrots thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- 1/2 cup green pepper finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsely leaf
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound chicken breast cooked, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a 13x9x2-inch baking dish, combine all ingredients except cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 75-90 minutes or until lentils are tender. These can be made in advance.
- Stir, then sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- This can be portioned in single-serving containers for easy grab-and-go lunches.
