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Leek and Lentil Bake Recipe

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How to make it

  • 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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