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lentil hotpot

Comforting homemade lentil hotpot
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A hearty and comforting lentil hotpot packed with vegetables and savory herbs, perfect for a nutritious and warming meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Add carrots, celery, and mushrooms; cook for 5 more minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  4. Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, tomato puree, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and transfer the lentil mixture into a baking dish.
  6. Arrange the sliced potatoes evenly over the top of the lentil mixture. Season potatoes with a little salt and pepper.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and cooked through.
  9. Let the hotpot rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For added richness, drizzle a little melted butter or olive oil over the potato topping before baking. Serve with a crisp green salad or crusty bread.

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