Roughly chop the onion, finely chop the carrots (peeled), roughly chop the garlic and rinse the dried lentils under cold water

Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

After 1 minute add in the chopped vegetables, mix with the olive oil, after 5 to 6 minutes and they´re lightly browned, add in the lentils, 1/4 tsp saffron threads and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add in 4 cups vegetable broth and 2 bay leaves, turn up the heat to a high heat

Once the broth comes to a boil, add in the 1 cup of rice, give it one final mix, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat, simmer for 15 minutes or until all the broth has been absorbed, then remove from the heat

Using a fork, gently fluff the rice, then add over shallow bowls and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!