Stuart Gillies' lentil recipes: braised with pasta and spiced with cod

A spicy, aromatic way with lentils that’s redolent of north African cuisine and that pairs wonderfully with white fish, and a rustic Italian pasta

Stuart Gillies' lentil recipes: braised with pasta and spiced with cod

TL;DR

  • The article presents two lentil recipes: Spiced Puy Lentils with Cod and Braised Lentils with Tagliatelle.
  • The spiced lentil recipe features puy lentils with shallot, ginger, garlic, chilli, cumin, and tomato, served with cod fillet, garlic butter crisps, and garnished with coriander.
  • The braised lentil recipe uses puy lentils cooked with carrot, shallot, leek, garlic, and thyme, served with fresh tagliatelle and topped with toasted brioche crumbs.
  • Both recipes emphasize the versatility of lentils as a base for various dishes and offer techniques for preparing them to perfection.