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Greek · Breakfast

Lentil Bowl in olive and caper

The kind of Greek plate you make on repeat. olive and caper, a proper stir-fry, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 1,674 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Lentil Bowl in olive and caper
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the olive and caper 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 stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the red wine vinegar and the rest of the olive and caper 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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