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 14g, carbohydrate 64g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 10g, salt 1.24 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2003.

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  • 20 August 2010

    lisa rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very tasty and easy I used sweet potato and replaced the parsnip with butter nut squash. My boyfriend won't usually eat anything with lentils in but enjoyed this.

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  • 26 August 2010

    DavidMason27 rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Really easy but very enjoyable recipe....I'm looking forward to doing it again in the winter months. It's the sort of dish you come into and it will warm you up completely.

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  • 05 September 2010

    ferraributterfly rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    lovely flavour!

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  • 05 September 2010

    RachelJepson rated this recipe

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  • 11 September 2010

    keezer rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    this is a fantastic recipe with great tastes in the meal. great for a hearty tea over the winter time this recipe is now a regular once a week meal in our house. fantastic ;D

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  • 12 September 2010

    jowens15 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    tasty and very filling, definitely making it again

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  • 20 September 2010

    CharLit rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious!!! I couldn't get parsnip, so I used a large sweet potato as well as regular potatoes, and I didn't have curry paste or powder, so I used some fresh ginger, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, cardemom and cayenne for the spices. Served it with some basmati rice, and it was so, so good :)

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  • 21 September 2010

    beardo commented on this recipe

    Splendid! I am a meat lover but this was a really great dish, put in 200mg lentils which seemed about right

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  • 21 September 2010

    Ellie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really enjoyed this one! Added a chopped red chilli along with the onion and garlic and used a curry paste. My digital scales stopped working just as soon as I was about to weigh my lentils so had to guess, but defo added more than the recommended amount. Very much looking forward to leftovers for lunch tomorrow!!

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  • 23 September 2010

    cervenovlasa rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I am not a big fan of veggie curries, but this recipe was nice, quick, testaful and cheap! stronlgy recommend !

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  • 23 September 2010

    cervenovlasa commented on this recipe

    I am not a big fan of veggie curries, but this recipe was nice, quick, tasteful and cheap! stronlgy recommend !

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  • 07 October 2010

    Mr Valver rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Just made a batch up, but with a twist. 1 Onion 1 Red Onion 2 Red Chilies 4 Garlic 4 Large Potatoes 2 Parsnips 2 Leeks Few Chardonnay Carrots 1/4 Celeriac 1/4 Turnip 5 TBSP Pataks Tikka Massala Paste 2 TBSP Tom Puree 300g Red Lentils 1 Litre Veg Stock 1 Litre Chicken Stock Boy does this thing rock, everyone goes mad for it, hence the super batch for 8-9 servings. I like to cook the Curry Paste same time as the Potatoes etc, tones down any bitterness in the paste. Salt & Pepper

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  • 09 October 2010

    ZousaZoe rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Incredibly simple and delicious. Even my brother who refuses to eat anything containing vegetables loved it - a minor miracle

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  • 13 October 2010

    Sarah Kay rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious!! Instead of parsnips and carrots I used spring onions and leeks and it was dazzling!! I got someone who hates lentils to adore it and someone who hates curry to love it! Brilliant recipe!!!

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  • 14 October 2010

    AliceT rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    I was really disappointed with this recipe, finding it fairly bland. Maybe I did something wrong? Keep thinking maybe I'll try it again - but then there's so many lovely recipes out there to try I never get round to it!!!

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  • 19 October 2010

    joshstride commented on this recipe

    A winner! Was a little concerned that it would end up as a regular old curry but cooking the vegetable on a high heat really added to the flavour. Healthy, hearty and delicious...what more do you want?

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  • 19 October 2010

    joshstride rated this recipe

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  • 23 October 2010

    Lala rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very, very tasty. We didn't have any plain paprika so we used smoked paprika and it was delicious. We will definitely be making this again.

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  • 23 October 2010

    Lala commented on this recipe

    Very, very tasty. We didn't have any plain paprika so we used smoked paprika and it was delicious. We will definitely be making this again.

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  • 24 October 2010

    cpcook rated this recipe

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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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378 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 64g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 10g, salt 1.24 g

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