Cod With Lentils & Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped finely
2 stalks celery, chopped finely
4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
3 slices streaky bacon
150 g puy lentils
2 bay leaves
425 g chopped tomatoes
100 ml dry white wine
450 ml vegetable stock
600 g thick cod fish fillets
1 lemon
salt & pepper

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large pan (that has a lid) on medium heat.
Add the onion, celery & garlic & saute for 3-4 minutes, taking care not to burn.
Add the bacon & saute for 4 minutes.
Add the puy lentils & stir to coat in the oil.
Add the chopped tomatoes and bay leaves, stir and increase the heat until the liquid is boiling. Boil for 2 minutes.
Add the stock, reduce the heat so the mixture is simmering, then cook for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are al dente.
When the lentils are nearly done (I reckon this is about 10 minutes from the end - they will taste a bit soft but still retain a slight firmness) place the cod fillets on top of the lentil mixture, pressing slightly into the mix, squeeze the lemon over the top and put the lid on your pan. Cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Grind over salt & pepper to taste & serve.