Lentil Sambusa Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12
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Calories
174 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks, Dinner
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Cuisine
Ethiopian
Lentil Sambusa Pie
Description
The Lentil Sambusa Pie features a filling made by cooking lentils with a mixture of sautéed red and green onions, garlic, minced ginger, and green chili. Ground spices such as coriander, cumin, cardamom, black pepper, and a distinctive berbere spice blend contribute complex warmth and depth to the savory lentil mix. Fresh cilantro and lemon juice brighten the filling before it cools.
The partially thawed vegan puff pastry is rolled out larger and sliced, then filled with the cooled lentil mixture before being baked to a golden crisp. This combination results in a textured pie with a flaky crust enveloping the mildly spicy, herbaceous lentil filling, suitable as a snack or meal component.
This recipe can be adapted for gluten-free preferences using alternative crusts like almond flour bases. The berbere spice blend can be substituted with other curry or spice mixes if needed, lending flexibility.
Ingredients
- 15 ounce lentils drained or 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils, canned
- 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 1/2 cup onion red, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 inch ginger minced
- 1 green chili I usually add 3 or 4 but it can get really hot really quickly, or use 3 mild green chilis, hot, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1.5 teaspoon berbere spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cilantro packed chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or more
For the pie
- 1 vegan puff pastry 9 by 9 inch or similar, see notes for Glutenfree options, sheet
Instructions
- Prep your lentils by washing and draining if you're using canned lentils or making your lentils from dried if you haven't made yet.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Then add onion and a good pinch of salt and cook until the onion starts to get golden.
- Then add in the green onion, garlic, green chili and another pinch of salt and cook until the garlic is cooked through. 3-4 mins.
- Then add in all of the spices and mix in and continue to cook for another minute.
- Add in the lentils, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a 1/4 cup of water and mix well and then continue to cook to simmer the lentils for 3 or 4 minutes.
- Then taste and adjust flavor. Add a dash of the lemon juice. Mix in and set aside.
- Prep your rolling station with a little bit of flour and roll out the partially thawed puff pastry sheet until it is almost double in size. Then slice it into half lengthwise.
- Put the lentils which should be cool by now. Use cool lentils on one of the pastry sheets. Spread it out and put the other pastry sheet on it. Keep about 1/2 inch on the edges of the pastry sheet so you can seal them. Brush water on the edges.
- Using a fork, seal the pastry sheets. Also using the fork, create some holes on the top of the pie or use a scissor to cut up a little bit of holes on top of the pie.
- Then bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 c) for 20-25 minutes or until nicely golden brown and puffy all over.
- Then remove from the oven. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Then slice as you like and serve. Serve as is or with sauces of choice or some tahini lemon dressing or other creamy sauces
Notes
- Make this pie gluten-free by using your preferred gluten-free pie crust such as almond flour or other sturdy gluten-free options.
- Berbere spice can be homemade or substituted with madras curry powder or similar spice blends depending on availability.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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