Green lentil cottage pie recipe

Method

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the potatoes. Cook for 18-20 mins, until soft. Drain well and leave to steam in the colander for 5 mins. Return to the pan, season, and mash. Stir through the butter until melted. Add the cheese and lightly mix through.
2. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C.
3. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil in a saucepan. Cook the onion, carrot and celery together for 5-6 mins until beginning to soften. Add a pinch of dried mixed herbs, the tomato purée and the flour, stirring to coat. Cook for 2 mins.
4. Tip in the drained lentils, frozen peas and vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins.
5. Pour the lentil mixture into a baking dish and top with the mash. Bake for 20-25 mins until golden brown and bubbling.
6. Meanwhile, boil the carrots in a pan of water over a medium heat for 15-18 mins until tender. Drain, then serve alongside the pie.

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