This vegetarian Lentil Cheddar Sweetcorn Bake is perfect for a quick grab and go lunch or snack.
One of my favourite recipes to make for lunch on a busy week is this delicious Lentil Cheddar Bake. It's perfect hot or cold with salads or as a side to some soup instead of bread.
This week with a busy week ahead I knew I needed something like this on hand for lunches, but decided on a slight variation using some corn and instead made this yummy Lentil Cheddar Sweetcorn Bake.
I love sweetcorn, the kernels are sweet and juicy and have a vibrant yellow colour which is a great addition to many recipes, such as this:
- Sweetcorn and Leek Soup
- Chicken and Sweetcorn Lasagne
- Tuna and Sweetcorn Mayo Salad
- Chicken, Red Pepper and Sweetcorn Risotto
- Tuna and Sweetcorn Mini Quiche
- Low Syn Lime and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters
Today, however, it was a perfect addition to this Lentil Cheddar Sweetcorn Bake. Once baked it looked beautiful with the flecks of colour from the added red bell pepper and green onions.
I just added a little paprika, salt and pepper for seasoning, but you could add a pinch of cayenne instead for a spicy kick, or even add in some chopped jalapeno.
A slice of this is perfect served with some salsa and a mixed salad or if you really like a spicy kick, mix some sriracha with low fat mayo and a little water (so that is can be drizzled) and drizzle it all across a slice or two of these Lentil Cheddar Bake for a taste sensation.
In the summertime, this Lentil Cheddar Sweetcorn Bake would make a perfect addition to a picnic with a selection of other yummy foods, as it is easily portable in a lunch box or container.
Choose a good strong cheddar to really get that flavour, as milder cheddar seems to vanish in taste once cooked. I like to use a medium or mature cheddar. I also prefer to use regular cheddar over reduced fat, as I find it melts much better in dishes like this.
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HOW CAN I ADD A ⅓ SPEED FOODS TO THIS LENTIL CHEDDAR SWEETCORN BAKE?
There is already a little speed included with the onion, red pepper and green onions, but you could also serve this alongside a speed filled soup or a nice mixed salad to increase those speed foods on your plate. I like a salad of mixed baby greens, grape tomatoes and cucumber - nice quick and simple.
WHAT KITCHEN ITEMS DO I NEED TO MAKE THIS LENTIL CHEDDAR SWEETCORN BAKE
- Kitchen Scales
- Measuring Jug
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Chopping Board
- Grater
- Santoku Knife (perfect knife for chopping veg)
- Wooden Spoon
- Frying Pan
- Oven Proof Dish
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Syn Free Lentil Cheddar Sweetcorn Bake | Slimming World
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Yield serves 3
This recipe is gluten free, vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly
- Extra Easy/SP - 1 HEa per serving
- Green/Vegetarian - 1 HEa per serving
- WW Smart Points - 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup (180g) of uncooked red lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups of water
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red pepper, finely diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 can (341ml) of sweetcorn, drained
- 1 tsp of paprika
- 1 tsp of salt
- ¼ tsp of black pepper
- 90g/3oz of cheddar, grated
- 4 large eggs
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Add the lentils to a saucepan, cover with the water, bring to a boil, cover with lid and simmer until all liquid is almost absorbed, then turn off heat and leave for 10 mins, to ensure no excess liquid remains.
- Preheat oven to 180c/350f
- Spray a frying pan with cooking oil spray, add the onion and red pepper and fry to soften.
- Stir in the paprika and continue to fry for a minute.
- Add the cooked lentils to a bowl, with the sweetcorn, onion, red pepper, eggs, spring onion, cheddar, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
- Add to a dish greased with cooking oil spray and bake in the oven for 35-40mins until set.
- Slice, serve and enjoy!!!
Notes
Like spicy food? add a pinch of cayenne or some diced jalapeno.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 399 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 17.6 g | 27% | |
Saturated Fat 8.5 g | 43% | |
Sodium 1241 mg | 52% | |
Total Carbohydrates 47.2 g | 16% | |
Dietary Fiber 18.4 g | 74% | |
Sugars 13.4 g | ||
Protein 30.9 g | 62% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Loved this!!! X
So glad you enjoyed it Jade, thanks for commenting.
Love your recipes. How many syns if not using the lentil and sweet corn cheddar bake as a HEA?
generally 1 healthy extra is equivalent to 6-7 syns. Hope that helps 🙂
Love your recipes. This one is delicious!
Confused about the Cheddar, surely reduced fat cheese, should be used if following SW
Thank you
Hi Marion, 30g of regular cheddar is a healthy extra A, or you can use a larger quantity of reduced fat. However I prefer to use the regular stuff as the flavour is better. Refer to your Slimming World handbook for all healthy extra A measurements.
Are green onions what we would call spring onions in the UK or are they normal large onions.
yep they sure are 🙂
Is it possible to freeze this? I love it but the fussy others in the house aren't keen!
Hi Maria, I personally haven’t tried, but another option is to half the recipe ingredients and make a small one.
Hello....... can I use split red lentils ?
Yes you sure can
Can I use the pre cooked lentils? Thk you
I recommend cooking as per the recipe to ensure a correct bake. I haven’t tested with canned lentils. This recipe uses red lentils.
Can I use frozen sewer corn please
Than you
Sori should be sweet corn
How long will this last in the fridge please ?
WOW, I've just made this for tea and it was delicious and filling. Going to try the rest cold tomorrow.
Thank you so much, I've tried a number of your recipes and they are always really tasty.
hi just made this and just a slice ..oh boy this is delicious !! will a regular in my house thank you for sharing im going to make your sweet chilli chicken meatballs next ...your recipes are gorgeous have a made quite a few now already xx