Cheesy Lentil Hotpot

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Cheesy Lentil Hotpot

This cheesy lentil hotpot is brimming with umami from the combination of earthy chestnut mushrooms and lentils. Topped with a layer of potatoes and cheese, this one is so moreish, it's sure to become a family favourite.

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Ingredients

  • red onion 1 (diced)
  • garlic cloves 3 (crushed)
  • chestnut mushrooms 200 g (chopped)
  • carrot 2 (grated)
  • frozen peas 1 cups
  • dried rosemary 1 tsp
  • dried thyme 1 tsp
  • bay leaf 2
  • tinned lentils 1 (drained)
  • chopped tomatoes 1
  • tamari 2 tbsp
  • baking potatoes 1 (sliced)
  • grated vegan cheese 125 g

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
  • Firstly, dice the onion, chop the mushrooms and grate the carrots.
  • Heat a dash of oil in a pan on a medium heat, add the onion, crushed garlic, mushrooms and carrot and fry together for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the frozen peas, dried herbs, bay leaves, drained lentils, chopped tomatoes and tamari stir together and allow to simmer.
  • Meanwhile thinly slice the large potato and cook in *boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes to soften. Drain and scatter the potato slices on top of the lentil mix**.
  • Finally, top with the grated cheese (you can use vegan cheese if you prefer) and bake for 25 minutes. Then plate up and enjoy!

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