1 Rapeseed Oil
1 Onion
3 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Paprika
½ tsp Cumin
1 tblsp Thyme
3 Medium Carrots
2 small stalks Celery
1 Red Pepper
1 Yellow Pepper
2 x 400g tins Tomato
250ml Vegetable Stock Cube
2 sliced Courgettes
2 sprigs Thyme
250g Lentils
1- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based pan.
2- Add the onions and cook gently for 5 – 10 mins until softened.
3- Add the garlic, spices, dried thyme, carrots, celery and peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
4- Add the tomatoes, stock, courgettes and fresh thyme and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.
5- Take out the thyme sprigs.
6- Stir in the lentils and bring back to a simmer.
7- Serve with wild and white basmati rice, mash or quinoa.