Low-Cal Baking
Savory Lentil Spinach Pies
Vegetarian Pierogies
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Preparation:
1 hr
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These delicious pies are packed with lean vegetable protein from the lentils as well as minerals like iron from the spinach.
These pies make for a delicious snack, and can be kept at room temperature.
Author of this recipe:
EAT-SMARTER
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Ingredients
for
12
- For the dough
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 2 Tbsps sunflower oil
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- For the filling
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 1 cup cooked Lentils
- 1 small cooked potato (mashed)
- salt
- peppers
Preparation steps
1.
For the dough: beat together the eggs, salt and baking powder until blended.
2.
Gradually add the flour to form a soft but not sticky dough.
3.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Put into a greased bowl, cover with cling film and leave to stand for 1 hour.
4.
For the filling: heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the garlic and onion for about 5 minutes, until softened but not browned. Add the spinach leaves and cook for a few seconds until wilted.
5.
Tip into a bowl and stir in the lentils and potato until well mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6.
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
7.
Knead the dough lightly again and roll out as thinly as possible. Cut into 24 hearts with a cutter.
8.
Place a spoonful of filling on 12 hearts. Brush the edges with water and place another dough heart on top. Seal the edges well with by pressing with the back of a fork. Place on the baking tray.
9.
For the glaze: whisk together the egg yolk and water and brush over the hearts. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Serve hot.
