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Italian Lentil & Bean Casserole
A hearty vegetable and bean casserole for the whole family to enjoy. Easy to serve family style or on a buffet table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots roughly chopped
- 2 red peppers roughly chopped
- ½ cup lentils
- 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tin tomatoes
- 1 tbsp mixed Italian herbs
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat a large heavy based pan on a medium heat then add the olive oil and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until onions are turning transparent, add the dried herbs, black pepper and chilli and cook for a further minute.
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Add the carrots and peppers and stir until the seasoning is evenly coating the vegetables.
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Now add the chopped tomatoes and lentils. Fill the tomato can with water and add that too. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the cannellini beans and return to medium heat for 5-7 minutes until beans are fully warmed through. If you wish to serve this later, reduce to a low simmer again and continue to stir occasionally, top up the water when necessary.