Vegetarian Casserole

Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based pan.

Add the onions and cook gently for 5 – 10 mins until softened.

Add the garlic, spices, dried thyme, carrots, celery and peppers and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, stock, courgettes and fresh thyme and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.

Take out the thyme sprigs.

Stir in the lentils and bring back to a simmer.

Serve with wild and white basmati rice, mash or quinoa.