Vegetarian Scotch eggs

eggs

(~ 1 1/2 cups) dried red lentils

oil

medium onion, (diced)

garlic, (minced)

mature cheddar cheese, (grated (~ 1 cup when grated))

large pieces sun-dried tomato

Few sprigs fresh parsley

slices bread ((I used seeded wholemeal bread))

Salt

Black pepper

Flour for rolling

eggs, (lightly beaten)

Breadcrumbs ((you'll probably need 1-2 cups))

Oil for frying