Sole, Orange And Ham Roulades With Green Lentils - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
2 None onions, peeled and finely diced
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
10.5 oz carrots, peeled and finely diced
8.75 oz Puy lentils (French green lentils)
2 cups vegetable stock
8 - 2.75 oz sole fillets
2 sprigs fresh sage, leaves removed
2 None oranges, peeled, pith and membranes between segments removed
4 slices Parma ham, halved lengthwise
6 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan and saute onions, garlic and carrots for 3 mins. Add lentils and stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 mins, until lentils and carrots are tender.
Meanwhile, season sole and place 1-2 sage leaves and 2 orange segments on top of each fillet. Fold in half, wrap with a slice of Parma ham and secure with a toothpick. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large non-stick frying pan, add sole parcels and sear over medium heat for 2 mins per side, until golden.
To finish, add vinegar to lentils and season. Transfer to a serving plate and top with sole parcels.