The Flexitarian Cookbook by Julia Charles

Author:Julia Charles
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
Published: 2024-03-29T00:00:00+00:00

PUY LENTIL & SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH QUINOA

An earthy combination of flavours and textures makes this a satisfying vegan dish. Serve with nutty and nutritious quinoa for a hearty meal.

15 g/½ oz. assorted dried mushrooms (morels, porcini, girolles)

200 ml/scant 1 cup hot water

120 g/⅔ cup Puy/French green lentils

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 red onion, sliced

1 garlic clove, chopped

1 celery stick/rib, finely chopped

1 fresh rosemary sprig, leaves only

400-g/14-oz. can chopped tomatoes

pinch of sugar

400 g/14 oz. (1 small) butternut squash, peeled and cubed

200 g/7 oz. chestnut/cremini mushrooms, halved

salt and freshly ground black pepper

freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, to garnish

SERVES 4

Soak the dried mushrooms in the hot water for 20 minutes. Strain, reserving the mushrooms and 100 ml/scant ½ cup of the soaking water.

Place the lentils in a pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the lentils have softened, but retain some texture; drain and set aside until needed.

Heat the olive oil in a casserole dish or Dutch oven over a medium heat. Fry the onion, garlic, celery and rosemary for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the chopped tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Bring to the boil. Add the butternut squash and the reserved soaking water from the dried mushrooms. Cover and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes, until the squash is tender.

Mix in the soaked mushrooms, chestnut/cremini mushrooms and cooked lentils. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Check the seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve at once.

SMOKED HAM, PUY LENTIL & SQUASH CASSEROLE Omit the fresh mushrooms and add 200 g/ 7 oz. cubed thick-cut smoked ham to the casserole, stirring it in 5 minutes before the end of cooking time just to heat it through. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, if liked.

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