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title: Marry me lentils
source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/marry-me-chicken-vegan-healthy-recipes-protein-b2673627.html
image: ./dinner/marry-me-lentils.jpg
tags: vegan
servings: 3
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
---

Heat a good glug of @olive oil{} in a #saucepan{} over a medium heat and fry @carrot{1}(diced), @celery stick{0.5}(diced), @onion{1}(diced), @garlic{2-3%clove}(very finely chopped), @rosemary{1%sprig}, @sun-dried tomatoes{10-12}(chopped) and @tomato purée{1%tbsp} for ~{5-8%minutes} until the onion has softened and the flavours have infused. If it starts to dry out, add a splash of @water{}.

Remove the rosemary and add @split red lentils{300%g}(washed), stirring for ~{1-2%minutes} to toast the lentils. Slowly pour in @vegetable stock{700%ml}, stirring frequently, then add @soya milk{200%ml} and simmer for ~{10%minutes}, stirring frequently.

Once the lentils are cooked, remove from the heat, season with @salt{} and @ground black pepper{} to taste, then add @nutritional yeast{4-5%tbsp} and @baby spinach{}(handful) and stir until the spinach has wilted.

Serve with @plant-based cream or yoghurt{}, more @sun-dried tomatoes{}, @basil{}(small handful) and @plant-based parmesan-style cheese{}.