Sunday, 24 February 2008

Lentil and potato pie

Serves 3
Contains approximately 350 calories per serving

Ingredients:
175g (6oz) red lentils
1 large onion, chopped
350g (12oz) potatoes
2 tablespoons pickle
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
salt and pepper
paprika

Method:
1. Rinse the lentils. Place the lentils and onion in a pan, cover with water and cook slowly for about 20 minutes until the lentils are tender and all water is absorbed.
2. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water. Drain well and mash. Beat the mashed potato into the lentils. Add the pickle, herbs and plenty of salt and pepper and mix well.
3. Place the mixture in a shallow ovenproof dish. Fork the top and sprinkle a little paprika over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 200C, 400F or Gas Mark 6 for 20 minutes until crisp and brown.

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