Lentils Loaf

Lentils  loaf

This loaf is a great success at the table!  It is absolutely delicious! I usually served it with a salad and looks and tastes really good.

I promise that this amazing recipe will surprise you as you will be amazed by the taste of it.

And the best of it you can freeze it and take it out of the freezer for a lazy Sunday were you don't want to cook but still eat healthy.

Ingredients :
50g of green lentils (puy ones or any dark ones)
300g orange lentils
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
1 onion
3 carrots
1 red pepper
3 celery stick
3 garlic cloves
1/2 red chilli
1 teaspoon of cumin
3 oz of wholemeal breadcrumbs
5 oz light cheddar cheese
3 oz of roasted nuts such As pistachios, hazelnuts, peanuts chopped
6 eggs

Line the bases a of 2 pounds tins or ✌ two tins of 1 pound each.

Place the puy and orange lentils in separate pans, cover with water and cook for about 15 minutes.

Drain and place them all together in a bowl.

Place the oil in a saucepan and once is hot  place all the chopped vegetables and sauté them for a few minutes.

Mix the vegetables with lentils, breadcrumbs, cheese, nuts, eggs, spices, and condiment well. Mix all ingredients together and place inside the tins nd cook at 170 C for about 45 minutes. Or until firm to touch on top.

Slice up and serve either cold or hot. Soup or salad would be a great side for this dish. Enjoy !