lentil roast

needs

• 8 oz red lentils
• 4 oz white rice
• 5 oz grated cheese
• 2 slices wholemeal bread (crumbed)
• 1 tsp Marmite
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic

steps

1. cook the lentils & rice until soft.
2. finely chop the onion & garlic.
3. sweat the onion & garlic gently in some oil.
4. stir the Marmite, salt, and pepper into the lentils.
5. stir the rice & onions into the lentils.
6. stir in the cheese while the mixture is still hot.
7. stir in the breadcrumbs to stiffen the mix.
8. pour into a greased loaf tin.
9. cover the tin with foil.
10. bake in the middle of a 180C oven for 30 minutes.
11. remove the foil.
12. continue baking for 15 minutes.
13. leave to cool for 10—15 minutes.