Lentil and Vegetable Purée

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 oz chopped onion or leek
• 4 oz carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 oz celery, chopped
• 2 oz split red lentils
• 8 oz sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 7 fl oz passata
• 2oz mature cheddar cheese, grated

Directions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
2. Rinse the lentils and add to the pan.
3. Add the sweet potato and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Pour in the passatta and 1 tablespoon of water. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
6. Purée with a hand blender.