Cheesy Lentil Bake Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Cheesy Lentil Bake

Lentils are the key ingredient in this healthy vegetarian cheddar topped bake.

Yields:

6 servings

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

75 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 2 cups lentils
  • 3 medium carrots chopped
  • 4 stalks medium celery chopped
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried marjoram
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp leaves oregano
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
  • Rinse lentils and place in shallow 9x13" baking pan, add seasonings, onions, garlic, water and can of tomatoes.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Stir carrots, celery and pepper into lentils, cook uncovered for 40 minutes, add water if needed.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 378
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 8.94g
    % Daily Value 11%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 4.824g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.459g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.154g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 9mg
    % Daily Value 3%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 879mg
    % Daily Value 38%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 50.28g
    % Daily Value 18%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 22.1g
      % Daily Value 79%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 6.06g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 27.25g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 30mcg
    % Daily Value 3%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 31mg
    % Daily Value 34%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 7mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 31mg
    % Daily Value 172%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 940mg
    % Daily Value 20%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 378 KCal
  • Fat 8.94 g
  • Carbs 50.28 g
  • Protein 27.25 g

There are 378 calories in 1 serving of Cheesy Lentil Bake.

How long would it take to burn off 378 KCal?

Basketball

38 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

52 minutes

Jogging

30 minutes

Running

25 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

37 minutes

Walking

43 minutes

Weight Training

43 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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