London - Arabstoday
Ingreients
1 3/4 cups red lentils
4 rashers lean bacon, grilled
olive oil spray
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cups raw mixed vegetables such as carrots, cabbage and leek, diced
4 cups fresh spinach
400g can diced tomatoes with garlic and herbs
1 cup vegetable stock made with 1 teaspoon stock powder and 1 cup water
1/2 cup freshly grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1 Cook lentils in boiling water until tender. Meanwhile, grill bacon then cut in small pieces. Drain and place in a lightly greased ovenproof dish. Preheat oven to 190°C.
Step 2 Heat a large non-stick frying pan with oil spray and cook onion until softened. Add some more oil spray and cook the first lot of vegetables for 3-4 minutes.
Step 3 Add to lentils and toss to mix. Stir in spinach with chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Add bacon. Toss lightly to mix. Season to taste.
Step 4 Sprinkle with cheeses and bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden. Serve garnished with fresh parsley if preferred.