Leek, Goat Cheese & Lentil Bake

Ingredients

• 65 g brown lentils
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium leek, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 60 ml vegetable stock
• 40 g goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon snipped chives

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180 Deg C (356 Deg F).

2. 2

   Place lentils and bay leaf into a small saucepan and cover with water. On medium-high heat bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until lentils are almost tender. Drain.

3. 3

   Remove bay leaf then place leek, lemon juice, garlic and stock into a 3 cup (750mL) baking dish. Cover dish.

4. 4

   Place into oven and cook for about 40 minutes or until leek is cooked. Stir half way into baking time.

5. 5

   Preheat grill.

6. 6

   Sprinkle goats cheese over mixture then place under grill until cheese browns; about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chives & serve.