Cheesy Lentil Hot Pot

Portions: 6 – 8 

Ingredients full of Health and Magic: 

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 red onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, grated
• 200 g mushrooms 
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup/can white lentils, soaked and drained
• 1 cup small orange lentils, soaked and drained
• 1 tsp rosemary, dried 
• 1 tsp thyme, dried
• 2 tsp chilli flakes 
• 2 tsp paprika 
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tsp tamari {gluten-free soy sauce} 
• 3 tsp maple syrup
• 1 can/ cup chopped tomatoes. I used 1 can cherry tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato puree | 2 tbsp
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large potato. I used 4 – 6 smaller potatoes
• 125 g grated cheese, emental works well with this recipe. 

 Magic Love spell: 

1. Start with dicing the onion. Chop the mushrooms and grate the carrots. 
2. Heat a pot with coconut oil + onion + garlic + mushrooms + carrots and fry together for 5 -7 min {till the mushrooms get golden and beautiful}. 
3. Now add in the peas + lentils + tomatoes + all herbs + tamari + maple syrup, and stir. 
4. Leave to simmer.
5. Meanwhile thinly slice the potatoes and cook in a boiling salted water for +/- 10 min or till soft and cooked 
6. Drain potatoes. 
7. Place the lentil mix into an oven safe pot and place the potatoes on top, and top it all with grated cheese. 
8. Bake at 200°C (fan) for 25 min. And voila, your dish is ready to serve.  

Cook with love and share with joy! Bon appetit!

Marta