Cod with Creamy Red Lentils

This is really one DELICIOUS dish that is easy to prepare and loads with flavours. The red lentils, mixed vegetables braised in a combination of vegetable stock and sour cream make a creamy and tasty base for the white fish.

• 100 g Onion, diced
  
• 150 g Carrot, peeled and diced
  
• 100 g Broccoli stem, peeled and diced
  
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
  
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
  
• 200 g Red lentils
  
• 400 ml Vegetable stock
  
• 200 g 10% Sour cream
  
• 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
  
• 1 tbsp Butter
  
• 4 Cod or sea bass fillets
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add in diced onion, carrot and broccoli stem until softened. Add in minced garlic and red lentils, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in stock and sour cream. Bring the mixture to a boil.
   
2. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Add in chopped dill and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
   
3. Melt the butter in a skillet until foaming. Season the fish lightly with salt and black pepper, then sear on both sides for 2 minutes until golden.
   
4. To serve, spoon the lentils onto a serving plate and place the cod on top. Garnish with parsley leaf if desired.