lentil hotpot
A hearty and comforting lentil hotpot packed with vegetables and warming spices, perfect for a nutritious family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 parsnip, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large ovenproof pot or casserole dish, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add carrots, celery, parsnip, and mushrooms; cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, and smoked paprika.
- Season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove from oven, check seasoning and adjust if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
For extra richness, top the hotpot with mashed potatoes or grated cheese before baking.