Vegan Lentil Bake

Lentil bake in a bowl with a piece of bread next to garnishes and more bread.

Perfectly creamy and packed with savory flavors, this easy vegetable lentil bake is an amazing vegan comfort food recipe! It's all made in one pot and tastes delicious served as a stew with crunchy bread.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 1 40

Servings 2-cup servings

Calories 529kcal

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Equipment

Dutch oven (or similar heavy-bottomed pot with lid that's oven-safe)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion diced, about 2 cups
16 ounces cremini mushrooms chopped, about 2 cups
½ teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary; plus more for garnish
1 cup dried brown lentils
2 medium yellow potatoes diced, about 2 cups
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce sub tamari to make gluten-free
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup unsweetened soy milk optional, sub more broth if omitting
Crunchy bread for serving, optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉/180℃. Prep and gather all of your ingredients. It's helpful to have the veggies chopped and everything readily available to make the recipe easier and faster.
Warm the olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with lid (must be oven-safe) over medium heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their water and it evaporates, about 7 to 8 minutes.
Add the garlic and fresh herbs. Stir and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
Add the dried lentils, potatoes, soy sauce, broth, and soy milk to the pot. Increase heat to bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat.
Put the covered pot on the center rack of the oven. You may need to rearrange your racks for it to fit. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the lentils are tender and potatoes are creamy.
Stir, taste, and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve warm garnished with more herbs and crunchy bread on the side!
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Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan or pot over medium heat, stirring frequently, for a few minutes until warmed through. Add a splash of broth to prevent scorching if needed. You can also reheat in the microwave.
Use low sodium broth to cut back on sodium content if needed/desired.

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