Lentil Cheddar Bake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180c or 350f

Step 2

Rinse in red lentils in a sieve until running water

Step 3

Place red lentils in saucepan over a medium high heat cover with the stock and cook until stock is almost absorbed, turn off heat, add lid and leave for 10-15 mins to soak up any remaining liquid. (the lentils shouldn't be wet)

Step 4

In the meantime, spray a frying pan with spray oil and cook the onion,  peppers and garlic for approx 4 mins until softened, add the jalapeno in for the last couple of minutes.

Step 5

Once lentils are ready add them to a bowl.

Step 6

Add the onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic, plus some freshly chopped coriander, stir in the grated cheddar until all combined.

Step 7

Taste the mix and season with salt and black pepper to your desired taste.

Step 8

Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.

Step 9

Spray a round 7 inch springform tin with some spray oil, add the mixture and bake in the oven till it is golden and set. Approx 30-40.mins.

Step 10

Serve with your choice of sides. I love a slice of this with a bowl of chilli.