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Healthy Quinoa Lentil Spinach Bake

A hearty, nutritious vegetarian bake made with quinoa, lentils, and spinach, perfect for a healthy comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1.5 cups lentils cooked
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cheese optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease baking dish.
  2. Cook onion in olive oil until soft, add garlic.
  3. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  4. Mix in lentils, tomatoes, spices.
  5. Add quinoa and broth, stir well.
  6. Transfer to baking dish, top with cheese.
  7. Bake covered 25 minutes, uncover and bake 15 more.

Notes

Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly.