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Try This Simple Baked Lentils With Britannia The Laughing Cow Mozzarella - Diced For A Comforting Winter Dinner

This easy recipe showcases the diversity of lentils in a slow-cooked comfort dish topped with the cheesy flavours of Britannia The Laughing Cow Mozzarella - Diced.
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Updated Jan 31, 2025, 10:25 AM IST

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Baked Lentils With Cheese

Lentils are a standard part of Indian cooking and few meals are complete without a dal dish on the side. But there are many more ways to enjoy lentils beyond a simple dal, and this recipe with Britannia The Laughing Cow Mozzarella - Diced is perfect for an exploration of how lentils can come to life in international recipes.
This dish is ideal for a winter meal where you can set it and forget it as it slow-cooks in the oven. The final dish is rich, herby and comforting with a gooey layer of molten cheese on top, perfect to serve with crusty bread or even a bowl of steamed rice.

Baked Lentil Casserole Recipe - Serves 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 75 minutes
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Baked Lentils With Cheese

This hearty baked lentil casserole combines tender lentils with vibrant vegetables and rich Britannia The Laughing Cow Mozzarella - Diced for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Perfect as a main dish, it’s easy to prepare and packed with flavour.

Ingredients

QuantityIngredients
2 cups Dry lentils
1 ½ cups Britannia The Laughing Cow Mozzarella - Diced
2 cups Water
1 can Tomatoes
2 Large onions, chopped
3 Garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp Dried mixed herbs
1/4 tsp Dried sage
1/4 tsp Dried thyme
1 Large bay leaf
2 Large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 Stalk celery, chopped
1 Medium green bell pepper, chopped
To tasteSalt and pepper

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • In a large casserole dish, mix together the water, lentils, canned tomatoes, chopped onions, minced garlic, salt, pepper, mixed herbs, sage, thyme, and bay leaf.
  • Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the carrots and celery. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminium foil and return it to the oven. Bake for an additional 40 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and stir in the chopped green bell pepper. Sprinkle the Britannia The Laughing Cow Mozzarella - Diced evenly over the top. Return the dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  • Remove the bay leaf before serving. Dish out the casserole while hot and enjoy it as a wholesome meal.

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