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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  • 30 October 2008

    Laura rated this recipe

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  • 31 October 2008

    mandy3814 rated and commented on this recipe

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    beautiful! a real warmer....like others I used 150g lentils and this has just become a firm favourite!

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  • 08 November 2008

    Rachel rated this recipe

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  • 11 November 2008

    TracyJane rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Yummy! I didn't have the extra lentils, as other users have suggested (in fact I only had about 90g), so I added 900ml of stock. The results were really thick and hearty. I also added a couple of turnips and some salsify for a bit more variety, left out the coriander and yogurt as I didn't have any and served it with some plain homemade bread. it was really delicious for dinner last night and even better when I ate the leftovers for lunch today! Give it a try.

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  • 19 November 2008

    dragonjojo commented on this recipe

    fantastic, scrummy, delicious, thank you for inventing it! totally my favorite one pot so far, im a vegetarian and even my carnivore family loved it, i used 150g lentils and it had perfect consistency

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  • 23 November 2008

    lovelyfood rated and commented on this recipe

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    Even better the next day!

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  • 01 December 2008

    sara rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely delicious and loved by all the family! Lots of compliments, the best recipe I have tried on site so far!

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  • 12 December 2008

    Zoe7284 rated this recipe

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  • 27 December 2008

    Raffie rated this recipe

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  • 30 December 2008

    Gillh007 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Wonderful. You must try this. Agree with others, I put more lentils in (200g), which made it nice and thick. For the curry paste, rec Pataks Curry Paste - Tom & Coriander. Lovely taste, both veggie and meat eaters will love. :0) Will do many times again!

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  • 04 January 2009

    pupsiecola rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I make this quite often now. Is very tasty with a naan bread, and even better the next day!!

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  • 06 January 2009

    Mrs H rated and commented on this recipe

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    I made this last night and my husband and I thought it was delicious. Definitely one I'll make again and very quick and easy to cook. I used Pataks Korma paste but added a bit more than the recipe states.

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  • 07 January 2009

    EleWilliams rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    A good mid-week fall back recipe but I personally found it a little potato heavy. I used some jerusalem artichokes and other bits n bobs the 2nd time which made it a bit lighter. I also added a little grated coconut cream at the end and some lemon juice - really perked it up.

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  • 08 January 2009

    TheEdda rated and commented on this recipe

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    Brilliant! The yogurt really makes it.

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  • 09 January 2009

    MushyPeaBrain rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Cooked this last night and my husband can't stop raving about it! I used 150g lentils as recommended by others and that was just right. It's a lovely warming winter dish that is also surprisingly filling. Can see this becoming a family favourite.

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  • Binder photo Liz

    10 January 2009

    Liz rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really, really tasty and very easy to make. Perfect for winter & using up your left over veggies!

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  • 10 January 2009

    Eli & Ben's Mum rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very simple recipe, lovely taste!

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  • Binder photo dj

    12 January 2009

    dj commented on this recipe

    I have just made this and it tastes delicious. However it was more like a thick soup than a casserole. I added the 150g lentils and just over 1 litre water. Any ideas why mine did not thicken? Thanks!

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  • Binder photo dj

    12 January 2009

    dj rated and commented on this recipe

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    Thickened after i left it standing for 10 mins. was delicious!!

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  • 17 January 2009

    jeninbrighton rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really nice! I had to cook a little longer than the recipe suggested, to get it to break down. But guests enjoyed!

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

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