Lentil and Cashew Nut Roast

Ingredients

• 1 cup split red lentils
• 2 cups diluted salt-reduced or homemade vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 cup unsalted cashews
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 1 large leek (or 2 small leeks, trimmed and finely chopped)
• 1 red pepper (deseeded and chopped)
• 100 g mushrooms (chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (crushed)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3/4 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
• 2/3 cup mature cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 398ml can chopped tomatoes
• 2/3 cup red wine or diluted salt-reduced or homemade vegetable stock
• 1/4 tsp dried mixed herbs