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Ultimate Quinoa Lentil Spinach Casserole

A delicious and nutritious casserole packed with quinoa, lentils, and spinach, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegetarian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed Make sure to rinse well to remove any bitterness.
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed Also rinse thoroughly to remove debris.
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 package (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry Or 1 pound of fresh spinach, cooked down.
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast For a cheesy flavor.
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (almond or soy)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth (extra, for moisture) Add if mixture seems dry.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, rinsed lentils, and 3 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until most liquid is absorbed and grains are tender. Drain any excess liquid.
  3. While the grains cook, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and lentil mixture, the cooked onion and garlic, the squeezed dry spinach, nutritional yeast, plant milk, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed. If the mixture seems too dry, add the extra 1/2 cup of vegetable broth.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly set and the casserole is heated through.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, cool completely, wrap well, and store for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.