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Classic Lentil Crumble with white wine and shallot

This French Crumble leans on white wine and shallot to do the heavy lifting. We glaze the Lentil for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.7 from 1,704 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Classic Lentil Crumble with white wine and shallot
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the white wine and shallot 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 glaze until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the shallots and the rest of the white wine and shallot flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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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