Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups lentils
  • 15 ounces whole tomatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Method

  • Add oil to a pot on medium heat and stir the onion, celery and carrot for 4 minutes or until slightly golden. Add in the garlic and caramelize for a further 2 minutes.
  • Stir through the lentils for 1 minute before adding in the whole tomatoes, vegetable stock, oregano, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil before simmering for 25 minutes.
  • Pour in the red wine vinegar and stir in the cilantro, simmer for a further 5 minutes before serving in individual bowls and topping with coconut yoghurt and fresh cilantro leaves.