Comments on: Frugal Food Carnival: Dinners

By: Mindy W

Mindy W — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:58:25 +0000

I changed this recipe a bit, just to make it simple. I get tons of request for it. We use it for tacos/burritos, stuffed peppers, or just by it’s self with a salad. Enjoy!

Mindy’s Lentil’s

6 cups liquid (broth/water combo)I use 4 cups chicken broth,2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked lentils,washed (sometimes soaked)
1 cup brown rice,washed
1/2 to 1 cup taco seasoning(depends on your spice level, I use Azure Standard)
4 cups cooked ground meat (we use combo goat/beef)
Grated cheese as topper or side

Mix all ingredients, except cheese. Cover & bake. 300 degrees for 2 1/2 hours
Add cheese last 20 mins. Serve with tortillas, tomatoes, onions, and sour cream.

By: Anna C.

Anna C. — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:20:16 +0000

I made the Lentil & Rice casserole last night, it was great. I wasn’t expecting that much flavor! I didn’t add the cheese or the cooked onions as I served it over nachos (with homemade corn chips, yummy!). I’m trying very hard to push more lentils on my husband, he is a big fan of meat and I really think that lentils are a great substitution for 2-3 meals a week. He complained a little last night, but he’ll get over it

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:19:37 +0000

I made the lentil & rice casserole this past weekend, and it was quite a hit! It has a wonderful Mexican flavor to it and is perfect topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream. I also enjoyed it as a “dip” with corn tortilla chips and sour cream on the side.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:02:15 +0000

Thank you for the recipes!! We really love the lentil and rice casserole; such a good source of protein since meat does not appeal to me often with this pregnancy.

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:02:48 +0000

Here’s a delicious, easy, cheap, vegetarian dish with lots of vitamin C!

Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

(This can be made with red or brown lentils. My hubby complained a bit at first with the “Where’s the meat” argument, but he actually ended up liking the dish! Maybe I’ll use brown lentils next time and it will give more of the impression of “meat”.)

4 c. vegetable broth
3 c. sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 1/2 c. lentils, rinsed
3 medium carrots, cut into 1″ pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or ground red pepper)
Salt to taste

In slow cooker, combine first 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Salt to taste. Serve by itself with a slice of whole wheat bread or over steamed brown rice.

By: Amy Best

Amy Best — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:41:15 +0000

One more note- I have substituted millet for the rice in the casserole, and no one could tell much difference once it was in a burrito! Good way to get more varied grains.

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:34:29 +0000

I tried the lentil dish last night and my husband and I loved it. I am glad to learn some new ways to prepare lentils since they are so cheap but also good for you. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:07:40 +0000

We also love the lentil rice casserole! My favorite part is that it takes 5 minutes to whip up and then it just cooks itself!

We tried Michele’s wraps, and thought they were awesome!

Thanks for the link to the blog with all the bean recipes! I started looking through and I think I’ll find some good ones to try in there!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:43:12 +0000

I added more specific directions above. Sorry for the confusion.

By: Cammie

Cammie — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:39:28 +0000

Hi…great ideas…

Also I just wanted to let you know, I put a link to you on my blog. I have been reading for a while and love your ideas and am inspired by your passion.

Thanks