Puy Lentil and Courgette Stew

This recipe from Tanya Ranlow makes for a great vegetarian main or side dish for cooler autumn evenings.

Serves six as a main

Preparation time: 35-40 minutes

450g puy lentils cooked

800g (two tins) chopped tomatoes

2 medium courgettes diced

4 carrots diced

4 garlic cloves sliced

3 small onions sliced

5 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Four sprigs fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried

1 vegetable stock cube

⁃ Sweat the diced carrot, onion and garlic until the onion is pale and translucent

⁃ add the courgette and herbs

⁃ Cook for five mins on a medium heat then add the tomatoes, stock and 100ml of hot water

⁃ Cook on a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally

⁃ Add the cooked lentil and heat through

⁃ Season to taste