Savory Lentil and Sweet Potato Pie
Embrace the wholesome flavors of this exquisite pie, where hearty red lentils and creamy sweet potatoes come together in a flaky pastry crust. Indulge in the perfect blend of savory ingredients, enhanced with hints of cumin and soy sauce, creating a delightful harmony of tastes and textures. A culinary masterpiece that can be enjoyed hot or cold, served with a side of fresh salad.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup flour |
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| 75 | g cold butter |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1 ½ | tablespoons cold water |
| 1 | cup red lentil |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 1 | sweet potato, medium size (kumara) |
| 1 | onion, medium |
| 2 | teaspoons oil |
| 2 | eggs |
| 2 | tablespoons tomato paste |
| 1 | tablespoon soy sauce |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| ½ | teaspoon cumin |
| ½ | cup cheese, tasty grated |
Instructions
For the Pastry | |
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| 1. | Combine flour and baking powder in a food processor with a metal chopping blade, pulsing to mix. |
| 2. | Add cold butter to the processor and process. |
| 3. | Pour in cold water and process until the dough just starts to come together. |
| 4. | Remove the dough from the processor and lightly knead. |
| 5. | Roll out the dough and line a 23cm flan dish. Chill while preparing the filling. |
For the Filling | |
| 1. | Place red lentils and bay leaf in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover the lentils by 2.5cm. |
| 2. | Cook for about 20 minutes until soft and water is absorbed. Discard bay leaf and set lentils aside. |
| 3. | Boil and mash the sweet potato (kumara) until tender. Drain and set aside. |
| 4. | Sauté finely chopped onion in oil until translucent. Remove from heat. |
| 5. | Beat eggs in a small bowl. Combine with lentils, onion mixture, soy sauce, tomato paste, cumin, and salt. |
| 6. | Spoon the mixture into the prepared flan dish, smoothing the top surface. |
| 7. | Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes until golden and set. Sprinkle grated cheese over the top after 30 minutes of baking. |
| 8. | Serve hot or cold with a side of salad. |
| 9. | Note: Ready-made Short Crust Pastry can be used. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 565.2 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Fat | 24.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64.9 g |
| Fiber | 7.9 g |
| Sugar | 3.8 g |
Published on Aug 17, 2024 by Luminița