Now this is iresistable comfort food at its finest !!! It is simple, not too bad on the timing thing, so I am on board with this. Just make sure the lentils are cooked, and you are good to go. The mashed potato is a huge plus and then the added cheese on the top….OMW……..there are no words. You definitely can make this more healthy by doing a sweet potato mash and no cheese, but nah…this is good enough for me. In fact, this is like Christmas for my family….not to sure when we last had good ol’ mashed starchy unhealthy potatoes, loaded with butter and milk…you really did not read those last few words, did you?.
Anyway, so you will notice (if you scroll down to the recipe) that I did not tell you how to make the mash or how much mash to make. Mashed potato does seem to be a thing with people, and often I have found that people certainly do not make it like me….If I really told you how I make mine, some people out there would probably stone me, yes, even in this 21st century !!! so…..knock yourself out and make your mash, however you like to make your mash. And, make as much of it as you want, there are no rules here! But, whatever you do….don’t forget the CHEESE !!!!!
Brown Lentil and Vegetable Potato Bake
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
A little oil or ghee
1 cup chopped onion
2 large fat garlic cloves
1 cup chopped carrot
4 fresh bay leaves
4 – 5 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 x 410 gram tin of whole tomatoes
3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon dried parsley
1 Tablespoon dried thyme
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup cooked lentils
Salt and Pepper to taste
Potatoes and Cheese for the mashed potatoes
Instructions:
Preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius / 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time to multi-task guys 🙂 Get two pots on the stove. One for the potato mash and the other for the lentil and vegetable mixture. You can easily make these at the same time.
On medium heat, saute’ the onion in a little oil or ghee.
Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes.
Add the carrots, bay leaves, tomato paste, tin of tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, herbs and vegetable stock. Once everything reaches boiling point, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Add the cooked lentils and taste, and season. The mixture should be slightly thick. If you feel the mixture is too watery, thicken slightly with a little cornflour and water made up into a paste.
Place the lentil mixture into an oven proof baking dish.
Make your mashed potato. Spoon on the top of the lentil mixture and top with cheese.
Place in the oven and let it bake for about 20 minutes and until the cheese is nicely melted.
Enjoy 🙂
Fabulous recipe, Lynne. Just like cottage pie only with lentils not mince. My mom maintains that cottage pie has a roof (cheese) and shepherds pie doesn’t.
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Thanks Robbie 🙂 I definitely like your mom’s style 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend !
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Mmmm, this both sounds and looks delicious, Lynne 🙂
I don’t have Bay leaves, but I do have spinach and spinach is good for everything. We have green lentils, but no brown here, but it will do it 😀
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Irene, thank you! I love that you are so creative and make it your own according to what ingredients you have on hand. I hope you enjoy it, when you make it.
Have a great weekend!
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Thank you Lynne, I will make it in the weekend. Wish you all beautiful 🙂
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Oh I want to see those lentils too! 🙂 Sounds so delish!
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Thank you Jodi 🙂 This is a good one ! Enjoy the weekend.
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This looks delicious!! I love lentils!!
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Thanks so much Lindsay 🙂 Lentils are the best hey !!! Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
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It’s like a vegetarian Shepard’s pie! Very comforting, I do love lentils.
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Yes ! Thanks Kathryn ! Using the lentils was a nice change. 🙂
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Very healthy meal. Thaxnks for sharing Lynz. Gary
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Thank you so much Gary. I appreciate the visit. Have a great day. 🙂
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Yum! This sounds like such warm and comforting meal!
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Thanks Cynthia. We enjoyed it with a nice healthier spin on the usual. 🙂
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What a great idea. My mashed potatoes always include garlic, onion, and lotsa budda. 🙂 But I love the idea of adding lentils! What a nice healthy perk. And cheese, of course. 🙂 Thanks, Lynne!
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Pleasure and thanks Diana ! Oooooo garlic and onion…now that sounds great…oh and of course that budda 🙂 Definitely will be adding that next time 🙂 Have a great week !
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This is comfort food at its best! Yumm
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It certainly is 🙂 Thanks so much Lynn. x
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This looks amazing and yummy!
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You share so many healthy recipes that this choice is truly needed. Balance includes healthy and less healthy choices. This proves most of us can and SHOULD include food choices we enjoy in a manner that doesn’t cause self harm. Life is not about deprivation…it is about BALANCE. Food is simply ONE component in this equation.
The dish looks beautiful and likely tastes amazing. I’ll bet the family wasn’t disappointed with this choice!! 🙂
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I am a firm believer of balance. Thank you Jonathan for your kind comment. Oh and the family….. loved it 🙂
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…but, of course… 😀
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Lentils and potatoes just happen to be two of my favorite things. I know I’d love this!
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Excellent !!! I often tend to over-look lentils which is so silly, as they are divine and so versatile 🙂 This really is a great dish. I wonder if the little Cookie monster would have a lick at this? 🙂
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Wow! Such a great potato recipe which seem like an ultimate lunch idea, Lynne! What kind of onions od do you use for this dish?
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Thanks for your lovely comment Agness 🙂 I generally use the normal white onion for cooking.
Have a great day !
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This dish sounds so hearty.
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That is the perfect word 🙂 . Thanks so much Joanne. Have a great week further. 🙂
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Great comfort food, looks yummy.
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So true, so true ! Thanks for the visit Marcia, hope you are well. 🙂
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