Warm Lentil Salad with Smoked Tofu | Vegan Recipes | Veganuary

Ingredients

• 350g puy lentils [UK 12oz / US 2 cups]
• 200g smoked tofu [UK 7oz]
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 medium leek
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 3 tsp wholegrain mustard
• 5 tbsp olive oil (+ extra for frying)
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2-3 tbsp capers
• 1- 2 handful fresh parsley leaves (finely chopped)
• 750ml vegetable broth [UK 1.3 pint / US 3 cups]
• Salt & pepper