Step 1

Place onion, celery, garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, chilli flakes (optional) and oil into mixing bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 7.

Step 2

Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula, then sauté 3 min/100°C/speed 1.

Step 3

Add cherry tomatoes, canned tomatoes, lentils, pesto and salt and cook 17 min/100°C/speed 1. Transfer into a thermal serving bowl or warm ceramic dish and cover to keep warm. Serve as desired (see Tips).