Golden Lentil And Mushroom Bake Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty baked dish combining tender lentils, earthy mushrooms, and a golden crust. Perfect for a satisfying and nourishing lunch.

Ingredients

• - Masoor Dal
• 1 pack Mushrooms Button
• 500 g Onion
• 250 g Carrot
• 100 g Garlic
• 250 ml Olive Oil
• - Vegetable Stock Cubes
• - Rice Flour
• 30G Tong Garden Paprika Pumpkin Hot (30g)
• 50 g Black Pepper
• 100 g Salt
• - Thyme

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and grease a baking dish lightly with olive oil.
2. 2. Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
3. 3. Finely chop the onion, carrot, garlic, and mushrooms into small pieces.
4. 4. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic, and carrot until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. 5. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release their moisture, stirring occasionally.
6. 6. Stir in the red lentils, vegetable stock, paprika, black pepper, and salt, cooking for 10 minutes.
7. 7. Mix rice flour and nutritional yeast in a small bowl to form a smooth paste with water.
8. 8. Add the paste to the lentil mixture, stirring to thicken the consistency further.
9. 9. Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly across the surface.
10. 10. Sprinkle fresh thyme over the top for a fragrant finish.
11. 11. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
12. 12. Remove the dish from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
13. 13. Serve warm, garnished with additional thyme or a side salad as desired.