Recipe

Leek And Lentil Bake Recipe

	Coolhandluke / All my dishes 1 year, 8 months ago In this recipe, the lentils are pureed to make a creamy topping which is spread over the vegetables before baking. I got this recipe from Vegetarian Cooking Without by Barbara Cousins. The recipe uses leeks, but it could work well with other vegetables substituted.... More Prep:5m Cook:40m Servings:4	Coolhandluk
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Ingredients

2 medium onions (finely chopped)

1 garlic clove (crushed, need I add?)

2 tsp olive oil/ vegetable oil

1 cup of red lentils

3 cups of water/ veg stock

1 bayleaf

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp turmeric

salt and freshly ground black pepper

680g leeks, white stems only

2 tbsp chopped nuts to sprinkle (I used quite a bit more than this, nuts are good...mmm...nuts...)

Directions

1. Gently fry the onion and garlic in the oil in a saucepan until the onion begins to soften.

2. Add the lentils, water or stock, bayleaf, thyme, ginger, garam masala, paprika, turmeric. Bring to the boil and simmer until the lentils are soft and the water has been absorbed.

3. Remove the bayleaf, process the mixture in a food processor or mash until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper (maybe skip the salt if you used stock).

4. Chop leek stem into 1" lengths and steam for about 5 mins or until leeks are almost cooked.

5. Place leeks in a gratin dish/ roasting tin, pour the lentil mixture over and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the surface with the chopped nuts.

6. Bake in a preheated oven 200C/ 400F/ gas mark 6 oven for 20 mins or until the topping is brown. Serve with potatoes or chips and salad or vegetables.

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