Shirley poppy bake from margi clarke

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
225gramsYellow split peas; dry weight
1Clove garlic
1tablespoonVegetarian Worcester sauce
450gramsMixed vegetables; sliced or chopped;
; choose from
; courgettes,
; mushrooms, leeks,
; fresh peas,
; broccoli florets,
; onion, green beans
; etc.
1tablespoonOlive oil
14gramsMargarine
1tablespoonPlain flour; sieved
450millilitresWell flavoured vegetable stock
1tablespoonGrain mustard
1Glass vegetarian red wine
55gramsBreadcrumbs
55gramsVegetarian Cheddar cheese; grated

Directions

1. Boil yellow split peas for 8-10 minutes in plenty of water, with the garlic and Worcester sauce. Drain and leave to one side.

2. Saut‚ the vegetables in the olive oil for 10 minutes 3. Toss with the split peas and put in a greased baking dish.

4. Melt the margarine in a frying pan, add the flour and brown.

5. Gradually add the vegetable stock, stirring to ensure a smooth gravy, add the mustard and the red wine. Pour the gravy over the split peas and vegetables.

Cook for 40 minutes on 230øC/460øF/Gas Mark 7.

6. Mix together the breadcrumbs and cheese and sprinkle over the top. Put it back in the oven and turn the oven up to crisp the top.

7. Serve with roast potatoes and vegetables. Any left over can be served cold the next day.

Converted by MC_Buster.

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.