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4.63 from 32 votes

Courgette and Butternut Squash Lentil Bake

A filling lunch option with courgette and butternut squash in a tasty lentil bake.
Course Lunch
Cuisine British
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 209kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium courgettes/zucchini, grated grated, approx 400 g / 1 lb
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 200 g tin of sweetcorn drained
  • 180 g red lentils
  • 150 g butternut squash
  • 4 medium free-range eggs
  • 1-2 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil
  • salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions

  • Grate the courgette into a bowl. Squeeze out as much water as you can.
    2 medium courgettes/zucchini, grated
  • Dice the butternut squash and precook in the microwave with a little water for 3-4 minutes until slightly soft.
    150 g butternut squash
  • Meanwhile, place the dry red lentils in a pan with 450 ml water. Bring to the boil then simmer until all the water has gone. This will take 10-15 minutes. Drain over a sieve to remove all remaining water.
    180 g red lentils
  • Once the butternut squash and lentils are cooked, put them in the bowl with the courgette.
  • Add the onion, sweetcorn, eggs, herbs to the bowl and mix well. Season well with salt and pepper.
    1 medium onion, 200 g tin of sweetcorn, 4 medium free-range eggs, 1-2 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil, salt and pepper for seasoning
  • Pour the mixture into a large silicone cake pan sprayed with spray oil. I used a deep 8 inch pan.
  • Cook in a preheated oven at 180℃ / 350℉ for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until set through (check using a skewer) and the top has gone golden.
  • Remove from the oven, leave it to cool and it will become more firm. Slice once cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3045IU | Vitamin C: 21.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.4mg