Leek Goat Cheese Lentil Bake Recipes

LEEK, GOAT CHEESE & LENTIL BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 Deg C (356 Deg F).
• Place lentils and bay leaf into a small saucepan and cover with water. On medium-high heat bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until lentils are almost tender. Drain.
• Remove bay leaf then place leek, lemon juice, garlic and stock into a 3 cup (750mL) baking dish. Cover dish.
• Place into oven and cook for about 40 minutes or until leek is cooked. Stir half way into baking time.
• Preheat grill.
• Sprinkle goats cheese over mixture then place under grill until cheese browns; about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chives & serve.

GOAT CHEESE AND LEEK QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prick pie crust all over with a fork; place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Remove crust and set aside to cool slightly; reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees (190 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and simmer leeks just until tender, about 7 minutes; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, chives, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spread leeks evenly over bottom of pie crust; dot with goat cheese. Pour egg mixture over leeks.
• Bake in the preheated oven until puffed, lightly browned, and a sharp knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove to cool until warm or room temperature before serving.

CHEESE AND LENTIL BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the lentils in the water until soft, and all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Chop the onion, and fry in oil spray until soft.
• Combine all the ingredients and press into a 9inch sandwich tin lined with baking parchment.
• Bake at 190°C/Gas 5/375°F for 30 minutes. Serve hot or cold, cut into wedges.
• Tip: If you like your foods with a bit more 'kick', add chilli and/or garlic when frying the onion.
• Number of Servings: 8.