Lentil & Carrot Bake

1. Simmer the lentils in the water until lentils soft and water absorbed.
2. Gently fry onion in oil until soft.
3. Add onion and other ingredients to lentils and mix well.
4. Press into baking dish and bake at 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5 for 30 minutes.
5. Cut into slices and serve hot or cold with a side salad.

Egg-free alternative:

1. Simmer the lentils in the water until lentils soft and water absorbed.
2. Mix finely ground brown flax or white chia seed powder with 3 tablespoons of water. Whisk thoroughly and let sit for 5 minutes or so. (Keep in mind that flax and chia are highly perishable once the seeds are ground.)
3. Gently fry onion in oil until soft.
4. Add onion and other ingredients to lentils and mix well.
5. Press into baking dish and bake at 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5 for 30 minutes.
6. Cut into slices and serve hot or cold with a side salad.