Lentil Savoury

 

Serves:  4

3/4 cup lentils, rinsed 2/3 cup sour cream (optional)
1/2 tsp basil 1 - 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 tsp oregano    
2 medium onions    
4 TB margarine    
2 TB tomato paste    
1 tsp brown sugar    
  salt & pepper to taste    

 

  • Add herbs to lentils, cover with water and simmer until cooked, about 35 minutes.  Drain.

  • Sauté onion in margarine until soft.  Add lentils and all remaining ingredients, except sour cream and cheese.

  • Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.

  • Pour into a greased ovenproof dish.

  • Cover with the sour cream and top with cheese.

  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until the cheese has melted.

 

Tips:

  • The sour cream can be served on the side if you prefer.

  • This recipe freezes well, however wait to add sour cream and cheese until ready to reheat.

 

Source:  The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook, Tormont Publications Inc., 1992