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Garlic and thyme Lentil Flatbread

This French Flatbread leans on garlic and thyme to do the heavy lifting. We char the Lentil for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.4 from 3,536 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Garlic and thyme Lentil Flatbread
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garlic and thyme 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 char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dijon mustard and the rest of the garlic and thyme flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

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

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