As seen in Gigi Grassia’s Plant and Protein.
Ingredients
- small-medium carrot, diced
- 1/2 celery stick, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 10-12 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp of tomato puree
- 300g split red lentils, washed
- 700ml of vegetable stock
- 200ml of milk or cream
- a handful of baby kale
- 4-5 spoonfuls of nutritional yeast
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
To serve
- plant-based cream or yoghurt
- small handful of basil or other herbs
- Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Medium Heat
- Prepare the mirepoix (5-7 min)
- Add Aromatics (30-60s)
- Add Tomato Paste and Lentils (60s)
- Deglaze w/ Stock and Simmer (15m, until tender)
- Off heat, add Milk and Nutritional Yeast
- Whisk vigorously until desired consistency
- Serve w/ White Rice, Yoghurt, & Herbs