Sweet Potato (Kumara) and Lentil Pie

Sweet potatoes are often called kumara in New Zealand and are a popular ingredient in traditional Maori cuisine.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Sweet Potato (Kumara) and Lentil Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Sauteeing Cuisine: American, New Zealand Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Sweet Potatoes
• 200 gram Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 cup Vegetable Stock
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 sheet Pie Crust

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small cubes.
3. Rinse the lentils.
4. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
5. Add the sweet potatoes, lentils, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well.
6. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.
7. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
8. Transfer the mixture to a pie dish lined with a pie crust.
9. Cover with another pie crust and seal the edges.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.