Its cold outside...

It seems like Melbourne is experiencing quite a cold snap at the moment. Brrrrrrr !!!  What better way to warm up than cooking up a healthy lentil stew.  This recipe is on my weekly repertoire of meals come winter, although I've had to lug out the le creuset a lot sooner than expected.

Its so easy to make and is delicious served with some warm crusty wholemeal bread.  Mmmmm !!


The ingredients :

2 cups lentils
4 garlic cloves
handful bay leaves
2 carrots diced
4-5 chat potatoes chopped
1 onion sliced
1tbs coconut oil /  or olive oil
1tbs vegetta
4 cups boiling water

Make sure you rinse out the lentils before you place them in your pot, place all ingredients in pot together, bring to the boil slightly cover and reduce heat and allow to reduce.  Keep tasting to ensure lentils are cooked through.  If you need to add more water do so and allow to reduce.  Cook for 45 minutes or until lentils tender.  Add seasoning and serve.  Yum!!!