Red lentil stew with vegetables

How to make it

1. Rinse the lentils in a sieve under cold water. Finely chop the onion, dice the carrots, then chop the garlic.
2. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and carrots and cook over a low heat for 5 minutes, stirring. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add the lentils and the water. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils and carrots are tender. If it gets too thick, add a little hot water.
4. Season with salt and pepper. Let the stew settle for 5 minutes, then divide it into four servings. Serve it on its own or with a flatbread on the side.