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Lentil Gratin

Lentil Gratin is built on Oil, Garlic Crushed, Vegetarian Cheese, and Wholemeal Bread Crumbs. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 1 clove
• 4 oz
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat oil in a pan, add onion and fry till soft.

2. 2

   Add carrot, celery, lentils, garlic and water and cover.

3. 3

   Bring to boil then simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.

4. 4

   Add 3oz / 75g of the cheese, the parsley and the egg to the lentil mixture and stir thoroughly.

5. 5

   Mix bread crumbs with sesame seeds and the remaining cheese and sprinkle over the top. Bake in preheated oven at 180xC/350xF/Gas

6. 6

   Serve hot with homemade tomato sauce, or alternatively cold with a crisp green salad.