Veg Chat Midlands

4 tomatoes , halved
olive oil
100g puy lentils
½ lemon , juiced
½ garlic clove , crushed
½ small, red onion , sliced
a handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves


Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the tomatoes cut-side up on a small baking tray. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season. Roast for 15-20 minutes until just starting to blacken at the edges.
Meanwhile, put the lentils in a pan covered with cold water, bring to the boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes until just tender. Drain, then toss with the lemon juice, garlic and 2 tbsp olive oil and season. Fold the tomatoes, onion and parsley through the lentils and serve.