Spicy Root and Lentil Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, cut into chunks
• 4 carrots, thickly sliced
• 2 parsnips, thickly sliced
• 2 tablespoons curry paste or curry powder
• 4 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 ounces red lentils

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3-4 mins until softened, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, turn up the heat and cook for 6-7 mins, stirring until he vegetables are golden.

3. 3

   Stir in the curry paste or powder, pour in the broth then bring to the boil.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat then add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15-20 mins until the lentils and vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.

5. 5

   Season to taste and serve.