I got this recipe from my lentil packet. I wanted to share it - it's yummy!
3tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 sticks celery, chopped
400g tin chopped tomatoes
200g dried continental lentils
2tbsp tomato puree
1tbsp dried thyme
425ml (3/4pt) vegetable stock
1 large aubergine, sliced
Cheese sauce (about 450ml they suggest a jar)
Cheese to sprinkle
1/2tsp paprika
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion until soft. Add the garlic, celery, tomatoes, lentils, thyme, puree and stock. Boil rapidly for 10 minutes, then simmer for 25mins until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile sprinkle the aubergine slices with salt and leave for 10mins, then rinse thoroughly and dry. Grill the slices until golden.
Pour some of the lentil mix into a shallow oven dish, then a layer of aubergines, and continue to layer finishing with the aubergines. Spread the cheese sauce over the top and sprinkle on cheese and paprika and cook in a preheated oven at 190C/375F/Gas5 for about half an hour until brown on the top.
Delicious