* '''filling'''
* 400g tinned Green lentils, or cooked and drained green Lentils
* ½ of a teaspoon of Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 teaspoon Olive oil
* 2 large white Onions, peeled and finely chopped
* ½ teaspoon Dried oregano
* 1/2 a teaspoon of Dried Sage
* 4 Fat Cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
* 1 small Red chili pepper,deseeded and finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon Sea salt
* '''topping'''
* 2 kg Potatoes; peeled & Boiled or Steamed
* 300 ml hot Milk
* Butter to taste
* 200 g Vegetarian Cheese; Grated
===Method===
* Add the Black pepper to the Olive oil and gently Saute the Onions for 5 minutes in a large Frying pan or Wok
* Add the Crushed garlic and Fry for 30 seconds, then tip in the lentis and cook for a further 5 minutes
* Add the remaining filling ingredients, mix well and set to one side while you prepare the topping
* Mash the Potatoes with the hot Milk and Butter
* Lightly Oil a suitably sized Oven-proof dish and fill with the Lentil mixture
* Cover with with Mashed potatoes and top with the Grated Cheese
* Bake for 25 minutes
* Serve with seasonal Vegetables
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