Marrow and Lentil Bake.

Marrow and Lentil Bake.

This is such an easy, mouth-wateringly delicious recipe and you do not need to be a vegetarian to enjoy it. Lentils are not only scrumptious but are a powerhouse of nutrition. My father in law went back for seconds and he is a MEAT eater. The best part is....both marrows and lentils are very economical.

Equipment:

23x33 deep oven tray, lightly greased with vegetable oil.

Serves 8.

    Preparation:

In a large bowl, put in

-200g dry lentils,

-plenty of cold water.

Leave to soak and get on with the next bit (leave to soak for around 1 hour).

In a large frying pan, sauté 

-250g chopped leeks, with

-salt/pepper.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are cooked through.

Leave aside.

Peel and Grate (aim to end up with) 1kg marrow and leave aside.

In a large bowl, put in

-6 eggs, whisk well, add

-150ml double cream,

-350ml milk,

-2tbsp chopped parsley,

-salt/pepper.

Refrigerate until needed.

Grate 200g cheddar cheese. Refrigerate until needed.

In a large saucepan, put in

-soaked lentils, with

-1 litre cold water.

Bring it up to the boil, add

-1tsp salt.

Boil for around 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Drain and leave aside.

Mix together,

-grated marrow, and

-milk mixture, add

-lentils,

-leeks.

Stir well to combine.

Spoon into the prepared tin.

Bake in 180c fan forced oven for around  45 minutes until golden brown.