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Mexican · Dessert

Pan-Seared Lentil with lime and coriander

A smoky take on Lentil Tart, built on lime and coriander and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 50 min and easily enough for 8 people.

5.0 from 3,435 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook20 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Pan-Seared Lentil with lime and coriander
Method

How to cook it

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

Stir in the corn tortillas and the rest of the lime and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette 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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