Batch cooking
Vegan lentil and vegetable hotpot
A simple, dairy-free lentil and vegetable hotpot with sliced potato topping, designed as a gentle, easy-to-reheat batch meal for treatment weeks.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Total
- 70 min
- Portions
- 6
- Moderate
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- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Fibre-rich
- Iron-containing
- Folate-containing
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Freezer-friendly

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Ingredients
For 6 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan)/gas 5.
- Step 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan and fry the onion, carrots and leek for 6 minutes until softened.
- Step 3. Add the lentils, stock and thyme, bring to a simmer, then cook for 20 minutes until the lentils are almost tender.
- Step 4. Transfer to a large ovenproof dish and season to taste.
- Step 5. Arrange the sliced potatoes over the top, overlapping slightly, and brush with the remaining oil.
- Step 6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the potatoes are golden and tender.
- Step 7. Cool any portions for storage before refrigerating or freezing.
- Step 8. Reheat until piping hot throughout, covering loosely if reheating in the oven.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Celery
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.