Cheese and Lentil Gratin

Υλικά

1 tablespoon oil

​1 onion, chopped

​1 carrot, chopped

​1 celery stick, chopped

​175 g red lentils

​450 ml water

​1 clove garlic, crushed

​salt and pepper

​2 tablespoons fresh wholewheat breadcrumbs

​125 g Cheddar cheese, grated

​2 tablespoons chopped parsley

​1 egg, beaten

​2 tablespoons sesame seeds

​parsley sprigs to garnish (optional)

Οδηγίες

Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry until softened.

Add the carrot, celery, lentils, water, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.

Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.

Add three-quarters of the cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, and egg to the lentil mixture. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

Spoon the mixture into a 1 litre shallow ovenproof dish and smooth the top.

Sprinkle the sesame seeds and remaining cheese over the top.

Bake in a preheated 180C oven for 45 minutes, until the topping is crisp and golden brown.