Lentil Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the lentils and place them in a pan with the water.
2. 2
   Cover and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
3. 3
   Heat the oil in a skillet; add the celery, onion, thyme, cinnamon, and cloves.
4. 4
   Saute until the celery is just barely tender.
5. 5
   Add the cooked lentils to the celery-onion mixture; then add the remaining ingredients.
6. 6
   Mix well.
7. 7
   Spread the mixture into an unbaked pie shell.
8. 8
   Cover with the top crust.
9. 9
   Flute the edges and cut a hole into the top crust to allow steam to escape.
10. 10
    Bake at 375F (190C) F for 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
11. 11
    Serve with a steamed vegetable and a green salad.