From westher@xs4all.nl Fri Apr 20 12:48:58 2001 Date: 17 Apr 2001 14:11:02 GMT From: Esther Westerveld Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Lentil Layer Pie Followup-To: rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes LENTIL LAYER PIE 650 g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp dried thyme 2 large carrots, coarsely grated 1 bay leaf 400 g can chopped tomatoes 420 g can green lentils, drained 2 Tbsp vegetable stock or water 2 Tbsp milk 25 g butter 2 tsp whole grain mustard 25 g vegetarian red Leicester cheese seasoning Cook the potatoes in a large pan of lightly salted boiling water for 10 - 12 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion for 2 - 3 minutes until softened slightly. Add the thyme, carrots, bay leaf, tomatoes, lentils and the stock or water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Preheat the grill. drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Add the milk, butter and mustard and mash until soft. Season the lentil mixture and discard the bay leaf. Spoon into an ovenproof dish, top with the mash and sprinkle over the cheese. Grill under a high heat for 2 - 3 minutes until the cheese is golden. Serve with a crisp green salad. Serves 4. 389 kcal per serving preparation / cooking : 20 / 25 minutes course : vegetarian dish source : BBC Vegetarian Good Food -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted each week. Please send recipes, requests, questions or comments to recipes@rt66.com Please allow several days for your submission to appear.