Caribbean Lentil & Potato Bake

This dish combines Caribbean spices with a potato bake for a hearty plant-based dish packed with flavor. This Caribbean Lentil & Potato Bake makes a delicious dinner and can be reheated if you have leftovers.

This recipe comes to us from Susanne Kirlew aka “Kirly-Sue” of Kirly-Sue’s Kitchen. Susanne is a member of The Meatless Monday Culinary Advisory Council.

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Prep time: 15-20 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes-1 hour

Serves 4-5

Ingredients:

•  7-8 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 14 oz.  (400 g) red lentils, rinsed
• 1 tbsp. light olive oil or 2 oz. (50g) vegan butter 
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ tsp. salt 
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 inch piece ginger, grated
• ¼ tsp. paprika powder 
• ½ tsp. cumin powder 
• ¼ tsp. coriander powder 
• ¼ tsp. turmeric 
• 2 medium sized fresh tomatoes (or one 7 oz. or 200 g can tomatoes) 
• ½ tsp. garam masala 
• 2 oz. (50 g) coconut milk (or 2 oz. or 55 g coconut cream) 
• Spray oil 

Directions:

1. Parboil thinly sliced potatoes for about 10 minutes or until they are half cooked, drain and set aside.

2. Heat the oil or butter and then add the onions and garlic. Fry until the onions are caramelized.

3. Add the salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric and paprika powder.

4. Mix for a minute and then add the tomatoes.

5. Cook until mixture begins to thicken.

6. Add 4 tbsp.  of water and stir. Then add the lentils and mix thoroughly.

7. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes so that it does not stick.

8. Add the ginger and the garam masala and simmer for another 5 minutes.

9. In a large baking dish, put a thin layer of the lentil mixture (enough to cover the base).

10 .Add a layer of potatoes to cover the lentil mixture.

11. Keep adding layers of lentil mixture and potatoes and end with a layer of potatoes.

12. Spray the top with oil (or can brush lightly with oil if you don’t have any spray oil).

13. Bake in a medium oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes-1 hour or until potatoes are cooked.

14. Serve with a side salad or mixed vegetables. Enjoy!