Cilantro Cod With Red Lentils - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups fresh cilantro, 1 cup finely chopped
    1 None lemon, zested and juiced, plus extra slices to serve
    3 tbsp olive oil
    4 (6 oz) cod fillets
    1 None large onion, cut into thin wedges
    1 pinch cayenne pepper
    6 oz dried red lentils
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1 cup hot vegetable stock
    3.5 oz baby spinach
Preparation
    Combine chopped cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice and 2 tbsp oil. Season. Add fish and toss to coat. Cover and set aside until required.
    Heat remaining oil in a frying pan. Cook onion and cayenne pepper for 6-8 mins, until soft. Add lentils, wine and stock. Season. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 mins, until tender.
    Meanwhile, broil fish for 8-10 mins, until golden brown.
    To serve, distribute lentils between 4 serving plates. Mix together remaining cilantro and spinach. Pile on top of lentils then top with fish. Serve with lemon slices.

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