Cheesy Lentil Jacket Potatoes
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 potatoes
  • ½ cup lentils
  • 1 cup low sodium vegetable stock
  • ⅔ cup strong cheddar, grated
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped to sprinkle on top (optional)
Method
  1. Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Prick the skin of your potatoes a few times with a fork, and put in the oven directly on the rack. Bake for 1 hour to 90 minutes depending on the size of your potato (you want the jacket to be really firm, and the inside to be beautifully tender)
  2. Towards the end of cooking, place your lentils and vegetable stock in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Gently simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils have absorbed most of the liquid, and begin to break down. Add a splash more liquid if needed. Stir in the cheddar and thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste
  3. Remove the potatoes from the oven, and cut lengthways to create a little filling pocket. Spoon the cheesy lentil mixture onto the potatoes, and top with fresh parsley or chives if desired
  4. Eat immediately!
Recipe by Emma's Little Kitchen at https://www.emmaslittlekitchen.com/cheesy-lentil-baked-potato/