A delicious lentil and potato bake, this dish is designed to be a protein rich vegetarian tartiflette, layers of potatoes, spinach, onions, smoked cheese and lentils served with a tomato and green salad with mustard and honey dressing
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This simple cheese lentil bake is a veggie version of the
traditional northern alps dish tartiflette.
To make this dish, par boil the sliced potatoes, cook and chop the
spinach, fry the onions and garlic, rinse the tinned lentils. Layer the potato,
spinach, onion mixture, lentils and finally a layer of gruyere cheese repeat
layers finishing with a potato layer. Mix the cream and vegetable stock
together and pour over the dish. Sprinkle with cheese and baked in the oven
till golden brown.
Yes, cook all the layers and allow to cool, then build the
veggie tartiflette in a freezer proof dish and freeze without cooking. To cook
ensure it is fully defrosted and then follow the recipe for full cooking
instructions.
This hearty meal is perfect for a cold winters night as it
is packed with good carbs and veggie proteins, we serve it with a simple salad
as the dish is complete meal on its own. This recipe is perfect for freezing,
so a great dinner idea, cook extra and use on those busy work nights.
This dish is perfect for the whole family or just for a meal
for two. It is ideal for vegetarians and is easy to make so great for
beginners.
This dish has a savoury taste from the green lentils, and a
creaminess form the potatoes and cream sauce, the spinach adds freshness, and
the smoked cheese gives a lovely smoky overtone.
We serve this dish with a fresh tomato and green salad with
a honey mustard dressing, for other meal alternatives you can serve this dish
with
Fresh vegetables we recommend broccoli, cauliflower, or peas
Spinach and lentils are a great combination especially with
the addition of cream, but what makes this dish extra special is the addition
of Applewood smoked cheese, giving the whole dish an added depth of flavour.
