Vegetarian casserole

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• Babka the Brave

  2012-03-13 04:43:13.336127

  Babka the Brave rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is right up my alley with all the veggies, and the paprika and cumin take this beyond boring-old-minestrone. I added some uncooked red lentils because I had them, but next time I'll go for a firmer pre-cooked variety so that they show up better.

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• Mitch

  2012-04-27 19:22:59.332489

  Mitch commented on this recipe

  I'd add the garlic at step 3 because garlic can taste quite bitter if overcooked. I'd also add a teaspoon of sugar and a teaspoon of tomato paste at step 3 to give a nice contrast to the dish.

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• Keen kookie

  2012-05-23 10:04:53.880569

  Keen kookie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I thought this dish was dead simple and very tasty. There was lots left over and we had it the next day, and it tasted even better. I didn't change much, only added some mushrooms as I had some that had to be used up. I forwarded this recipe to my daughter-in -law as they like to have meat free days.

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• cathy

  2012-08-02 17:21:11.16194

  cathy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Freezing courgettes made them go soggy, but over all a delicious recipe though. Going to try with sweet potatoes next time and see if it freezes better.

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• Sara

  2012-08-10 09:34:29.859455

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  I loved this recipe. Wickedly hot and healthy. I managed to find the cooked lentils in my local co op, and was well worth it. Recommend this

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• ukbirdmj

  2012-08-22 14:50:24.254532

  ukbirdmj commented on this recipe

  Made this for myself and a non-vegetarian friend. Very nice, keeps well in the fridge, and as stated, it does mature nicely overnight. Serves 4 quite easily with rice (Microwave Packet of Long Grain is perfect).

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• PanClanger

  2012-10-04 21:53:22.572649

  PanClanger rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is a nice veggie dish, but I wouldn't rave about it. It's got some good punchy flavours, with the thyme and smoked paprika, and feels very healthy, but benefits from being accompanied by something creamy or buttery in my opinion (so there goes the health kick!). I served it with cheesy mashed potato, which helped mop up the sauce (which was a bit on the thin side for my liking) and also counteracted the acidity of the dish due to the tomatoes. I think maybe the tinned tomatoes I'd chosen to use weren't sufficiently good quality to work here. I was surprised that my partner liked it (large readily-identifiable chunks of stewed veg are always treated with suspicion) so I will probably make it again, as it's good to have such a veg-packed recipe in the repertoire. Oh, and don't waste money on 'ready-to-eat' packs of lentils - buy them dried and cook them yourself. Simples!

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• busybee

  2012-11-12 15:40:02.986984

  busybee rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is delicious. So easy to make and was even better the following day. I served the left overs the following day with grilled chicken breasts. One I will make often. Buy good quality tinned toms - it makes a difference I feel. Well done Caroline Hire.

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• Persephone

  2013-01-10 12:53:53.479223

  Persephone rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really enjoyed this, lots of flavour and I served it with garlic toast. I substituted a tin of drained cannelini beans for the lentils as my husband doen't like them and it worked perfectly.

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• MarieB

  2013-01-12 19:25:28.608548

  MarieB rated and commented on this recipe

  

  A good healthy, veggie option. Will use a little less thyme next time, the flavour really came through. Easily serves 4 ... have frozen half for another day.

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• Fiona

  2013-01-15 15:07:19.782592

  Fiona rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Nice healthy dish, just right for January, after all the rich Xmas food, had some rice with it, an easy way for people to have a meat free day, even if not vegetarian. It fills you up as well.

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• Jillybean

  2013-01-23 11:57:50.143404

  Jillybean commented on this recipe

  A very easy dish to prepare I put all the ingredients into a slow cooker for a couple of hours and left for the next day fab My husband is not a veggie so I put some meat into it you could try chicken or sausages but he said it was really tasty and would have it again

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• easy recipes fan

  2013-01-28 21:02:59.501599

  easy recipes fan rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I basically agree with what PanClanger says. A little too soup-y for my liking and maybe even a bit too tomato-y..I served it with garlic dough balls and added chives but don't think the latter added much at all. Very straightforward to make though so would be tempted to make it again with a few tweaks.

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• waldry

  2013-02-06 15:08:10.762827

  waldry rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Lovely...Even my meat eating son liked it.

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• Love it

  2013-03-06 16:25:29.071299

  Love it rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I used organic tinned tomatoes without citric acid; they don't have the bitter flavour of so many tinned varieties. Great recipe for a vegetarian who came to dinner. The rest of us enjoyed it too.

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• emilyhounsome

  2013-03-24 10:21:54.206547

  emilyhounsome rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very simple to make, but deliciously earthy flavour. Be generous with the herbs, and creative with the vegetables, as you can substitute for pretty much any winter veg in season - enjoy local sourcing!

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• Mrs P

  2013-06-04 14:42:46.797022

  Mrs P commented on this recipe

  Personally I find this a little bit bland!! I keep having to add more seasoning to it as its just not tasty enough. I have cooked in advance, so am hoping that by leaving it for a few hours the flavours will come through more. Heres hoping!

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• BkelAries

  2013-06-07 21:28:00.038088

  BkelAries commented on this recipe

  Much better SEVERAL days later and by itself! I was really quite disappointed by this recipe, I tried tweaking the spices but it was just bland all the time. I ended up adding some chorizo which made it a bit better.I think the veggies just don't gel together into a satisfying meal. After 3 days it was better but not by much.

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• A-Woodward

  2013-06-10 18:41:41.440258

  A-Woodward rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious though I used sweet potato and butter beans instead of lentils. I also put some dumplings with it, it was such a tasty dish.

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves , sliced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 3 medium carrots , sliced (about 200g)
• 2 medium sticks celery , finely sliced (about 120g)
• 1 red pepper , chopped
• 1 yellow pepper , chopped
• 2 x 400g tins tomatoes or peeled cherry tomatoes
• 250ml vegetable stock cube (we used 1 Knorr vegetable stock pot)
• 2 courgettes , sliced thickly (about 300g)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 250g cooked lentils (we used Merchant Gourmet ready-to-eat Puy lentils)

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Difficulty and servings

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 10 mins

Cook 40 mins

Vegetarian, Vegan

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves , sliced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 3 medium carrots , sliced (about 200g)
• 2 medium sticks celery , finely sliced (about 120g)
• 1 red pepper , chopped
• 1 yellow pepper , chopped
• 2 x 400g tins tomatoes or peeled cherry tomatoes
• 250ml vegetable stock cube (we used 1 Knorr vegetable stock pot)
• 2 courgettes , sliced thickly (about 300g)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 250g cooked lentils (we used Merchant Gourmet ready-to-eat Puy lentils)

PER SERVING

216 kcalories, protein 12.3g, carbohydrate 31g, fat 5.1 g, saturated fat 0.7g, fibre 9.8g, sugar 16.1g, salt 1.6 g

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