Add all remaining ingredients (excluding sunflower seeds):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

• grated veg<\/li>
• sprouted lentil mixture<\/li>
• tamari<\/li>
• tomato paste<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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  If you have sprouted your lentils this is where you will need to allow some time for cooking. Stir the ingredients. Turn heat down to low and put the lid on for everything to simmer. Some liquid will come to the surface which needs to be cooked off and absorbed by the lentils. Give it a stir now and then put the lid on- this takes about 20 minutes but make sure you test your lentils to ensure they are cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Add sunflower seeds. This helps to absorb any leftover liquid but you shouldn't be left with any really.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    • Stir and pour out into serving dish<\/li>
    • Mash potato topping mix (add savoury yeast if you are using it) spread evenly on top.<\/li>
    • All done!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Ready to serve as is, or you can heat in an oven 150 degrees to rewarm. The servings often hold together better if allowed to sit for a while as the sunflower seeds absorb any liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Alternatives:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Instead of using dried lentils use canned lentils and drain them<\/li>
      • Dried red split lentils cook quickly too. You can make this with all red lentils or change the ratios.<\/li>
      • Add more zucchini and carrot<\/li>
      • Use a mix of potatoes and sweet potato<\/li>
      • Add savoury yeast to give this a cheesy flavour without the dairy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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