Ingredients for - Red lentil & sweet potato pâté
1.
1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
2.
½ onion , finely chopped
3.
1 tsp smoked paprika , plus a little extra
4.
1 small sweet potato , peeled and diced
5.
140g red lentil
6.
3 thyme sprigs, leaves chopped, plus a little extra to decorate (optional)
7.
500ml low-sodium vegetable stock (choose a vegan brand, if desired)
8.
1 tsp red wine vinegar (choose a vegan brand, if desired)
9.
pitta bread and vegetable sticks, to serve
How to cook deliciously - Red lentil & sweet potato pâté
1 . Stage
Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and cook slowly until soft and golden. Tip in the paprika and cook for a further 2 mins, then add the sweet potato, lentils, thyme and stock. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 20 mins or until the potato and lentils are tender.
2 . Stage
Add the vinegar and some seasoning, and roughly mash the mixture until you get a texture you like. Chill for 1 hr, then drizzle with olive oil, dust with the extra paprika and sprinkle with thyme sprigs, if you like. Serve with pitta bread and vegetable sticks.
