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Island Lentil Galette with lime and garlic

Our tested Crispy Lentil Galette: island, generous, and balanced with lime and garlic. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

5.0 from 3,845 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook35 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Island Lentil Galette with lime and garlic
Method

How to cook it

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

Stir in the coconut milk and the rest of the lime and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots 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.

Finish with the topping and serve while hot.

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

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