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Baked Lentil with black pepper

This American Comfort Gratin leans on black pepper to do the heavy lifting. We bake the Lentil for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.4 from 2,811 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook90 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Baked Lentil with black pepper
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the black pepper elements, and pat the lentil dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the dried lentils and bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the smoked paprika and the rest of the black pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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