Lentil And Tomato Pie Recipe

Name: Lentil And Tomato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 2 ounces butter or 2 ounces margarine; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; 6 ounces split red lentils, washed; 12 fluid ounces unsalted stock or 12 fluid ounces water; 2 tomatoes, skinned and chopped; 3 ounces grated cheese; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 egg; sea salt; black pepper; For the crust; 8 ounces shortcrust pastry; To Glaze; 1 beaten egg

Servings: persons

1 large onion
2 ounces butter or 2 ounces margarine
1 large garlic clove, crushed
6 ounces split red lentils, washed
12 fluid ounces unsalted stock or 12 fluid ounces water
2 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
3 ounces grated cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 egg
sea salt
black pepper
For the crust
8 ounces shortcrust pastry
To Glaze
1 beaten egg

1
Peel and chop the onion and fry it in the butter or margarine in a good sized saucepan until it's golden and beginning to soften, (about 5-6 minutes),
2
Add the split red lentils and garlic and stir for a moment or two before adding the stock or water.
3
Bring the mixture to the boil, half-cover with a lid and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are soft and pale golden.
4
Remove the pan from the heat and add the tomatoes, cheese, basil, lemon juice, egg and salt and pepper.
5
Leave the mixture to cool.
6
Roll out about two thirds of the pastry and use to line an 8 inch (20cm) flan dish or sandwich tin. Roll the remainder into a circle to fit the top of the dish.
7
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C), gas mark 6,
8
Spread the lentil mixture into the pastry case.
9
Dampen the edges of the pastry with a little cold water, then put the pastry top on and press down lightly, crimping the edges.
10
Prick the top and brush with a little beaten egg if you want a shiny finish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.

384

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, 2 ounces butter or 2 ounces margarine, 1 large garlic clove, crushed, 6 ounces split red lentils, washed, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Tomato Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil And Tomato Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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