Spinach and Ricotta Lentil Slice
A fluffy yet hearty lentil slice, with garlicky spinach and pockets of creamy ricotta. Great served hot for dinner, or cold for lunch boxes!
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Ingredients
- 185 g (~ 1 cup) dried red lentils
- 500 ml (~ 2 cups) vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large handfuls fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Few sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
- 100 g cheddar cheese, grated (~ 1 cup when grated)
- 2 eggs
- Black pepper
- 2-3 tbsp ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Add the lentils to a saucepan with the vegetable stock. Simmer, stirring regularly, until the lentils are tender and any excess liquid has been absorbed - around 15-20 minutes (you'll need to stir regularly towards the end, and turn the heat down, to ensure they don't stick). You can add a dash more water if needed - or, if you have too much excess liquid, just drain it away. Set aside to cool for around 15 minutes.
- Heat a dash of oil in a frying pan, and add the onion and garlic. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until the onions are soft. Add the chopped spinach (you can add a handful at a time if it won't all fit in the pan), and cook for a few minutes until wilted.
- When the lentils have cooled a bit, add them to a mixing bowl along with the spinach mixture, chopped parsley, grated cheese (hold a little back for topping), 2 eggs, and a good pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly, and transfer to a baking dish.
- Add a few dollops of ricotta cheese to the top of the lentil mixture, and top with any remaining grated cheese. Bake at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for around 45 minutes, or until firm and crispy.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spinach and Ricotta Lentil Slice
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 0g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.
🖨 Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com
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