Spicy root & lentil casserole

Spicy root & lentil casserole

The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Super healthy

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, turn up the heat and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are golden.
  2. Stir in the curry paste or powder, pour in the stock and then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  3. Stir in most of the coriander, season and heat for a minute or so.Top with yogurt and the rest of the coriander. Serve with naan bread.

Per serving

378 kcalories, protein 14.0g, carbohydrate 64.0g, fat 9.0 g, saturated fat 1.0g, fibre 10.0g, salt 1.24 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2003.

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  • 2007-11-23 12:02:51.046964

    Tansy rated this recipe

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  • 2007-11-29 23:29:55.825763

    Naomibrook rated and commented on this recipe

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    absolutely amazing. the flavour was delicious without being too spicy at all but you could easily add chilli for a bit of heat. really warming too.

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  • 2007-12-05 09:43:46.069513

    Di's Recipes rated and commented on this recipe

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    This recipe is brilliant for using up any root vegetables. We've used swede, celeriac and anything left in the vegetable drawer! The original recipe is delicious too and a quick filling Winter warmer on cold days. And on top of all this it's really healthy.

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  • 2007-12-09 19:12:26.524464

    Minnie rated this recipe

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  • 2007-12-16 12:44:06.254184

    davidmahar rated and commented on this recipe

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    Needed to use 200gm of red lentils otherwise it would have been too thin, lovely taste

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  • 2007-12-21 12:19:52.156627

    Belkey rated and commented on this recipe

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    Completely delicious and a great way to use up any root vegetables left in the veggie box.

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    2007-12-30 14:33:30.959997

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  • 2008-01-01 15:15:16.538749

    Deborah rated and commented on this recipe

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    Mmm yummy. Perfect for a cold wintery day. I served this on new years eve with some other curry dishes, this one was the favourite. I used more lentils as suggested above (150g) and added a red chilli. It was good for making in advance and reheating.

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  • 2008-01-14 11:12:04.413569

    Alastair rated and commented on this recipe

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    I also add fresh chopped tomatoes and use a little less stock. It's a great winter warmer and a recipe I keep coming back to. Delicious!

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  • 2008-01-15 10:39:52.315028

    geraldine rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely delicious...Great taste...brilliant comfort food. Have made thhis again and again

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  • 2008-01-16 10:50:16.795568

    Nic Nic rated and commented on this recipe

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    Yummy!! The easiest, cheapest, wholesome dinner ever! I used 200g of lentils and was very thick, will try 150g next time. I served with low fat nann bread for a filling, healthy meal. Will definately become a family favorite.

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  • 2008-01-19 15:07:51.476567

    Christina rated and commented on this recipe

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    A bit stodgy - I think I overcooked it. I'll try again, perhaps replacing some of the parsnip with other veggies.

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  • 2008-02-07 19:30:47.716928

    Shirley rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very tasty. I used Alpro Soya plain yogurt, as I have a lactose intolerance.

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  • 2008-02-17 09:54:44.672119

    Carly rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is one of my favourite curries!! Great comfort food and very cheap to make! I like adding more carrots and root veg. Tastes even better the next day!

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  • 2008-03-03 19:09:45.734919

    SarahW rated and commented on this recipe

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    Not pretty, but hearty comfort food!

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  • 2008-03-14 12:43:31.699134

    Gems commented on this recipe

    Really very tasty.

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  • 2008-03-27 17:30:48.351739

    Sophia commented on this recipe

    I made a huge amount for a big group and it went down a storm. Also used extra lentils to thicken it slightly.

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  • 2008-03-30 14:18:14.424684

    StormyRaincloud commented on this recipe

    Wonderful. Kids loved it, even my 15 year old daughter who doesn't like anything.

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  • 2008-04-13 15:47:32.008672

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    2008-04-14 17:04:50.155357

    red rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Super healthy

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 700g potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 carrots , thickly sliced
  • 2 parsnips , thickly sliced
  • 2 tbsp curry paste or powder
  • 1 litre/1¾ pints vegetable stock
  • 100g red lentils
  • a small bunch of fresh coriander , roughly chopped
  • low-fat yogurt and naan bread, to serve
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Per serving

378 kcalories, protein 14.0g, carbohydrate 64.0g, fat 9.0 g, saturated fat 1.0g, fibre 10.0g, salt 1.24 g

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