Cheesy Lentil & Root Veg Bake

Ingredients

3-4 potatoes, washed, unpeeled and diced
2 parsnips, washed, unpeeled and diced
2 carrots, washed, unpeeled and diced
Half a squash, peeled and diced
200g cooked green lentils
50g cheddar cheese, grated
2tbsp single cream
salt and black pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
2 tbsp butter

Method

Place the potatoes, carrots, parsnips and squash in a pan of water and bring to the boil. Cook the vegtables until tender.

Drain the water from the pan of vegetables and add the cooked lentils, cream, butter, salt, black pepper, parsley and raw onion to the pan. Thoroughly mash the ingredients together.

Transfer the vegetable mash to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with the cheese and place under a hot grill until the cheese melts.

Lovely served with sausages.