SWEET POTATO (KUMARA) AND LENTIL PIE

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Published in the New Zealand Woman's Weekly, 16 January 1991. A delicious vegetarian flan that appeals to meat eaters and vegetarians alike. This has become a firm family favourite and one the the few recipes that I regularly make.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup flour
75 g butter, cold
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons water, cold
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
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup cheese, tasty grated

Steps:

  • Pastry:.
  • Put flour and baking powder into a food processor fitted with metal chopping blade and pulse to combine.
  • Add butter and process.
  • Add water and process until dough just starts to ball.
  • Remove from processor and lightly knead.
  • Roll out the dough and use to line a 23cm flan dish.
  • Chill while preparing the filling.
  • Filling:.
  • Put lentils and bay leaf into a saucepan.
  • Pour in sufficient water to come 2.5cm above the lentils.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes, or until soft and all the water has been absorbed.
  • Remove bay leaf and set lentils aside.
  • Peel and chop sweet potato (kumara) and cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and mash.
  • Peel and finely chop the onion and saute in oil until the onion becomes clear. Remove from heat.
  • Beat the eggs in a small bowl.
  • Mix together the eggs, lentils and onion mixture. Add the soy sauce, tomato paste, cumin and salt.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared flan dish. Smooth top surface over.
  • Bake at 180 degrees C, for 45 minutes until golden and set. Sprinkle cheese over top after baking for 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot or cold with salad.
  • NB: You can use ready bought Short Crust Pastry.

Shahzaib Abid
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lentils. But I'm so glad I did! The pie was surprisingly delicious, and I couldn't even taste the lentils. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy


boss hepwotim
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This was my first time making a lentil pie, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the pie was cooked to perfection. I especially liked the addition of the sweet potatoes, which gave it a nice sweetness.


Odomba Yekini
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit! The crust is flaky and delicious, and the filling is hearty and flavorful. I love that it's a healthy and satisfying meal.


Daily Life
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The sweet potatoes and lentils were perfectly cooked, and the spices gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.