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Tomato Baked Lentils – with Freekeh

April 14, 2014 By Jittery Cook 7 Comments

One of the most popular Jittery Cook recipes is the Greek Giant Lima Beans. The Tomato Baked Lentils take advantage of all the delicious flavours in the lima bean dish.

Tomato Baked Lentils are excellent as a side dish or as a main. Serve with quinoa on Passover or Freekeh for a delicious, nutritious high fiber and high protein meal that you can enjoy hot or cold.

Tomato Baked Lentils - Fragrant and Flavourful

Tomato Baked Lentils

  • 2 c green lentils, rinsed and picked over to remove any foreign bits
  • 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes, with the juices, roughly chopped
  • 2-3 onions, chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch flat leafed parsley, leaves and stems roughly chopped
  • 1/4 c sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 T tomato paste
  • 1/4 c olive oil, or oil from sun-dried tomato jar
  • 2 c water
  • 2 t kosher salt
  • 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves

Tomato Baked Lentils - Fragrant and Flavourful

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine all ingredients in a large casserole dish. Cover and cook for 90 minutes or until softened. Freezes well. Eat right away or refrigerate overnight to allow the flavours to blend. Serves 8-10.

Freekeh

  • 1 c Freekeh (cracked greenwheat, a low gluten grain)
  • 2 1/2 c water
  • 1/2 t sea salt
  • 2 t unsalted butter or olive oil (optional)

Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Serves 4.

Tomato Baked Lentils with Freekeh Print Ready Recipe

Tomato Baked Lentils - Fragrant and Flavourful

Final notes:

  • Are lentils kosher for passover?
  • Do you know the many benefits of freekeh: from weight loss to eye health?
  • Web MD reports that consuming fruits and veggies may be related to longevity.
  • Happy Passover!
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Comments

  1. peggyannturner says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Looks and sounds delicious…can’t wait to try it…thank you Holly!

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      April 14, 2014 at 8:33 am

      Thanks Peggy Ann! Looking at the photos make me eager to make it again. That’s a good sign!

      Reply
  2. Darya says

    April 14, 2014 at 9:11 am

    I’ve never baked lentils before! This looks so flavorful and healtful, I love it.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      April 14, 2014 at 9:19 am

      Thanks Darya, I’ve been fond of lentils since I was a hippie teenager learning to cook healthy, satisfying food. Check out all the other JC lentil recipes for more inspiration.

      Reply
  3. Jovina Coughlin says

    April 14, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I like the combination of lentils and tomato. This recipe would be a nice change.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      April 14, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      Jovina I always like your comments! Thanks for checking out my jittery efforts!!

      Reply
  4. tinywhitecottage says

    April 14, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    A lovely lentil recipe. I love tomatoes with lentils and this recipes sounds delicious!

    Reply

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