Lentil Walnut Pasties Recipe

Lentil Walnut Pasties Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 pasties

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2/3 cup vegan margarine, softened
• 1/3 cup soy milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small potato, peeled and shredded
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried savory
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked brown lentils
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and 1 teaspoon of the salt
2. Use a pastry blender or fork to cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
3. Slowly stir in the soy milk, adding just enough to form a dough
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F
6. Grease a baking sheet and set aside
7. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
8. Add the potato, carrot, onion, garlic, soy sauce, thyme, savory, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt
9. Cover and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes
10. Stir in the cooked lentils and the walnuts and set aside
11. Roll the chilled dough out on a lightly floured work surface until about 1/8 inch thick and use a 4inch round cookie cutter (or the rim of a 4-inch bowl or glass) to cut the dough into four 4-inch circles
12. Place about ¾ cup of the filling in the center of each dough circle
13. Overlap the dough and pinch the edges together to form a half circle
14. Roll up the ends to make a smooth edge
15. Place the pasties on the prepared baking sheet
16. Brush with a little oil and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes
17. Serve hot

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