Baked Lentil and Tomato Casserole
Baked Lentil and Tomato Casserole layers tender lentils with a rich tomato base and a medley of carrots, peppers, mushrooms, and onions, all finished with melted Cheddar. It’s hearty and comforting with gentle herbal notes and a cheesy top, perfect for cozy weeknights or a make-ahead dinner that satisfies without feeling heavy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Lentil and Tomato Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 40
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Spread the lentils in a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Pour the water over the lentils, then add the tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, celery, parsley, and garlic. Gently stir to combine. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the lentils are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the casserole. Bake again until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 339.73 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 15.66 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 49.84 g 18%
- Total Fat 11.56 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.74 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.53 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 443.67 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 15.1 g Good Source 54%
- Total Sugars 13.52 g --
- Added Sugars 2.71 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 285.48 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 5.61 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 1121.01 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 70.63 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 30.8 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Lentil and Tomato Casserole is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Carrots, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 339.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Lentil and Tomato Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion, Dried Parsley. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Lentil and Tomato Casserole?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 339.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Lentil and Tomato Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Baked Lentil and Tomato Casserole healthy?
- Baked Lentil and Tomato Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 339.73 calories and 15.66 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 443.67 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.74 g (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.71 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required