Vegetable Pastitsio With Lentils

Per serving

396.4kcal
19.9гProteins
15.2гFats
46.1гCarbs

I adapted this recipe from the Moosewood celebrates cook book. They call for egg plant but didn't have any and it has marginal nutritional value. I think this recipe works well with any variety of vegetables. I also used gouda cheese instead of feta because that is what I had on hand.

Ingredients

8 serv.
  • dried lentils1⁄2 cup
  • water3 cups
  • garlic clove1
  • bay leaf1
  • diced onion1 cup
  • garlic cloves3
  • bell pepper1⁄2 cup
  • carrot1 cup
  • yellow squash1 cup
  • mushrooms12 ounces
  • dry red wine1⁄2 cup
  • ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
  • oregano1⁄2 teaspoon
  • marjoram1⁄2 teaspoon
  • canned tomatoes3 cups
  • cup fresh parsley1⁄4
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ounces whole wheat lasagna noodles, broken up8
  • cup parmesan cheese, grated1⁄2
  • tablespoons butter3
  • cup flour1⁄4
  • cups milk, heated to just below scalding2
  • pinch nutmeg1
  • salt
  • eggs3
  • cup feta cheese1
  • parmesan cheese1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Cook lentils, one clove of garlic and bay until tender. When done, drain any excess liquid and bay leaf. Smash garlic into lentils.

  2. 2

    cook onion and garlic in pan until onion is transparent. Add the fresh vegetables and cook until they are partially cooked. Add tomatoes, wine and salt and pepper, cook for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add lentils to vegetables and cook until ready to layer.

  4. 4

    Boil noodles to al dente (8-10 minutes).

  5. 5

    drain when done and toss with olive oil and parmesan.

  6. 6

    Cover and set aside.

  7. 7

    Preheat oven to 350.

  8. 8

    Melt butter in saucepan, add flour and whisk 1-2 minutes.

  9. 9

    Add hot milk and cook until it starts to thicken.

  10. 10

    Remove from heat and add nutmeg and salt.

  11. 11

    Add eggs slowly.

  12. 12

    Layer in baking dish vegetable/lentil mix, noodles, half of feta, vegetables, noodles, more feta, bechamel sauce and parmesan.

  13. 13

    Bake covered for 25 minutes.

  14. 14

    Uncover and let cook until bubbly and brown.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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