Spicy root and lentil casserole

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Onion; chopped
2Garlic cloves; crushed
700gramsPotatoes; cut into chunks
4Carrots; thickly sliced
2Parsnips; thickly sliced
2tablespoonsCurry paste or powder
1litreVegetable stock
10gramsRed lentils
smallBunch fresh coriander; roughly chopped

Directions

1 Heat 2 TBSP of the stock in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened. Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips. Turn up the heat and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are golden. You may need to add some extra water if the vegetables begin to stick.

2 Stir in the curry paste or powder and the rest of the stock, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

3 Season the casserole, then stir in most of the coriander. Heat through for another minute. Serve sprinkled with coriander, and on a bed of brown rice.

Adapted from Good Food Magazine Posted to fatfree digest by "andy&shell" <andy.shell@...> on Apr 25, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.