Creamy Marry Me Lentils with Sundried Tomatoes and Parmesan - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• Oil from a jar of sundried tomatoes
• 1 cup dry black, brown or green lentils (or 2.5 cups cooked, or 2 cans drained and rinsed)
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable stock
• ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (100 g) parmesan, pecorino or Italian hard cheese
• 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
• Lemon wedges, for serving