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Peel and dice the onion and fry in a frying pan over a low heat until browned.
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Roughly chop the sausages and add to pan with the onion to brown off for a minute or so then add the crushed garlic, tomato puree, stock, sage, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and lentils (drained), simmer for 10 mins.
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While the rest is simmering, peel and chop your potato and swede, place in a pan of water, bring to the boil and simmer until almost soft.
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Add the frozen veg to the pan with the lentils in and simmer for a further 5 mins.
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Add gravy granules to thicken and stir well.
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Pour the lentil and sausage mix in a large dish or individual pie dishes.
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Add your butterbeans to the pan with the potatoes a couple of mins before the potatoes are ready. Once done, drain off the water, add milk and parsley then mash.
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Spread the mash over the top of pie(s), sprinkle on cheddar bake for 20 mins on gas 5/190c until the top is browned. Serve with salad or veg.