Spice lentil casserole

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼teaspoonCrushed red chili flakes
½teaspoonTurmeric
1pinchAsafetida (optional)
2tablespoonsCanola oil
1cupScallions, sliced
½cupGreen bell pepper, chopped
3Garlic cloves, minced
2cupsGreen cabbage, shredded
2cupsBrown rice, cooked
3cupsBrown lentils, cooked
1cupVegetable stock
1cupFrozen peas, thawed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large skillet, saute chili, turmeric and asafetida in oil for 2 minutes.

Add scallions, bell pepper, garlic and cabbage and saute for 5 minutes.

Combine with rice, lentils, stock and peas in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Per serving: 229 cal, 10 g prot, 27 mg sod, 39 g carb, 4 g fat, 0 mg chol, 35 mg calcium

Source: Vegetarian Gourmet, Autumn 1993