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Serves 4-6 Total Time 1 Hour 10 Minutes Ingredients 500g of beetroot, peeled and cut into wedges 3 tbsp of olive oil 3 fresh or dried bay leaves 1 sprig of fresh thyme or 1 tsp of dried thyme 200g of dried Puy or French green lentils, rinsed & drained 2 garlic cloves, peeled but left whole 3 tbsp of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tbsp of chopped fresh mint Salt & ground black pepper For the dressing: 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp of maple syrup 2 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp of olive oil Salt & ground black pepper Method Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Step 2 Place the beetroot in a small roasting pan, and toss in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil together with 3 tablespoons of water, 2 bay leaves and the thyme. Season with salt and pepper, cover with aluminium foil and roast in the preheated oven until they are soft – about 1 hour. Step 3 Meanwhile, boil the lentils in a saucepan of water, together with the whole garlic cloves and the remaining bay leaf and olive oil, for about 30 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked. Step 4 Whisk the ingredients for the dressing together. Step 5 Drain the lentils and stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the dressing and the chopped fresh herbs. Arrange the chunks of cooked beetroot over, drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve at room temperature. 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