Spicy mushroom and lentil pie
Summary:
Mouthwatering and tantalizing, our Spicy mushroom and lentil pie is an absolute delight for those who love a bit of heat in their meals. It’s a deliciously wholesome meal that will satisfy your tastebuds while providing you with a host of nutritional benefits. Not to mention, it’s a brilliant way to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet. Packed with flavours and textures that explode in your mouth, this recipe is a must-try!
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of button mushrooms (480 ml)
– 1 cup of green lentils (240 ml)
– 2 cloves of garlic
– 1 large onion
– 2 medium carrots
– 1 red chili pepper
– 1 teaspoon of ground cumin (5 ml)
– 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika (5 ml)
– 1 tablespoon of tomato paste (15 ml)
– 1 cup of vegetable stock (240 ml)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 roll of ready-made puff pastry
Preparation and Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves: 2
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving):
– Calories: 450
– Carbs: 60g
– Protein: 20g
– Fat: 20g
– Fiber: 15g
Cooking Instructions:
1. Start by preheating your oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. Wash and chop your mushrooms, carrots, and chili pepper. Finely dice your onion and garlic.
3. Heat a pan over medium heat, add a splash of oil, and sauté your onions until they become translucent.
4. Add the garlic, mushrooms, and carrots to the pan, cooking until the mushrooms release their juices.
5. Stir in the lentils, cumin, smoked paprika, and tomato paste, mixing until everything is well combined.
6. Pour in the vegetable stock, bringing the mixture to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for around 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
8. Season your spicy mushroom and lentil mixture with salt and pepper.
9. Roll out your puff pastry and cut it into a circle that is slightly larger than your pie dish.
10. Spoon your spicy mushroom and lentil mixture into the pie dish.
11. Cover the mixture with the puff pastry, pressing the edges down to seal the pie.
12. Place your spicy mushroom and lentil pie in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
Tips:
1. Use a mix of mushrooms for added texture and flavor.
2. Add a tablespoon of soy sauce to your mixture for an extra umami kick.
3. For those who like it extra spicy, add a dash of cayenne pepper.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve your Spicy mushroom and lentil pie hot, straight from the oven. A side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad pairs well with this hearty pie. You could also opt for a dollop of Greek yogurt on top to counterbalance the heat.
So, here you have it – a wholesome, nutritious, and absolutely delicious Spicy mushroom and lentil pie recipe that you’ll want to make over and over again! At AH7, we are committed to bringing you healthy and flavourful recipes that are easy to prepare. Enjoy this mouth-watering, spicy mushroom and lentil pie and let us know how you like it!
Spicy Mushroom and Lentil Pie
Nutritions
Ingredients
- 2 cups of button mushrooms 480 ml
- 1 cup of green lentils 240 ml
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 5 ml
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika 5 ml
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 15 ml
- 1 cup of vegetable stock 240 ml
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 roll of ready-made puff pastry
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Wash and chop your mushrooms, carrots, and chili pepper. Finely dice your onion and garlic.
- Heat a pan over medium heat, add a splash of oil, and sauté your onions until they become translucent.
- Add the garlic, mushrooms, and carrots to the pan, cooking until the mushrooms release their juices.
- Stir in the lentils, cumin, smoked paprika, and tomato paste, mixing until everything is well combined.
- Pour in the vegetable stock, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for around 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Season your spicy mushroom and lentil mixture with salt and pepper.
- Roll out your puff pastry and cut it into a circle that is slightly larger than your pie dish.
- Spoon your spicy mushroom and lentil mixture into the pie dish.
- Cover the mixture with the puff pastry, pressing the edges down to seal the pie.
- Place your spicy mushroom and lentil pie in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
Notes
Add a tablespoon of soy sauce to your mixture for an extra umami kick.
For those who like it extra spicy, add a dash of cayenne pepper. Serving Suggestions: Serve your Spicy mushroom and lentil pie hot, straight from the oven. A side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad pairs well with this hearty pie. You could also opt for a dollop of Greek yogurt on top to counterbalance the heat.
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