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Gluten-freeUnder 30 min
Caramelised Onion & Lentil Tart
Buttery pastry with slow onions, lentils, thyme and tangy cheese.
Vegetarian
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Prep20 min
Cook55 min
Total1 hr 15 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Buttery pastry with slow onions, lentils, thyme and tangy cheese. Built around everyday ingredients and a clear method, this vegetarian recipe delivers strong flavour without unnecessary complication.
Method
- Cook onions in oil over low heat for 25 minutes.
- Add sugar and balsamic; cook 5 minutes until sticky, then stir in lentils and thyme.
- Lay pastry on a tray and score a 2 cm border.
- Spread filling inside border and dot with goat cheese; brush edge with egg.
- Bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 25 minutes.
💡 VeggieTip notes
- Cool the onion mixture before it touches the pastry.
- Serve with a bitter-leaf salad.
Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
424kcal
13g protein
42g carbs
25g fat
6g fibre
Values are estimates and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
Tags: onion lentils tart goat cheese