Lentil Pasties

Name: Lentil Pasties
Ingredients: 2 lbs shortcrust pastry; 8 ounces onions, peeled and finely chopped; 8 ounces carrots, peeled and finely diced; 1 lb cooked lentils (puy); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; salt and pepper; 1 egg, beaten, for glazing

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs shortcrust pastry
8 ounces onions, peeled and finely chopped
8 ounces carrots, peeled and finely diced
1 lb cooked lentils (puy)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper
1 egg, beaten, for glazing

Directions

1

Heat the oven to 400°F.
2

Roll out the pastry and cut out 6 circles 8in in diameter.
3

Heat the oil and cook the onions and carrots slowly in it until soft.
4

Take off the heat and stir in the spices, tomato paste, lentils and seasoning. Divide the mixture between the six circles and crimp the edges together.
5

Brush with a little of the beaten egg. Put on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until the pastry is golden. Serve hot or cold.