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<\/a><\/p>\nLentil pie ingredients tips<\/h2>\nOnions<\/h3>\n
for this particular pot pie (Auflauf) recipe, i like to use shallots, but yellow onion is a great alternative, or even red onion.<\/p>\n
Tomatoes<\/h3>\n
canned cherry tomatoes elevate this dish to a new level. Their sweetness and texture are such an amazing alternative to standard canned tomatoes. I love to use Italy\u2018s number one brand; Mutti (unpaid mention!). They are incredibly fresh tasting and deliciously sweet in flavor.<\/p>\n
Spices<\/h3>\n
I like to use harrisa spice mix rather than a paste. Either is fine, just be sure to choose a brand you know and love. Ras el hanout <\/a>makes this lentil pie recipe really special. Ras el hanout contains a mixture of different spices, and every brand is different, so once again choose a brand you love. I particularly love the one from Lebensbaum (unpaid mention!) which is a blend of 18 different spices!<\/p>\n French green lentils are my first choice for a lentil pie. When cooked, they hold their form well and have a terrific “al dente” texture. On the taste side, they have a slightly peppery flavor and earthy undertones, which is considerably milder than brown lentils. Black beluga lentils would be my second choice for this vegetarian pot pie.<\/p>\n choose organic, they are better for you and simply taste better. And best part is that they can be scrubbed clean and the skin can be left on, if you like.<\/p>\n I like to use leaf spinach, rather than tender baby spinach. As an alternative, you could also use other greens, such beetroot leaves or mangold. Kale is also a great choice, however if the leaves are tough you may want to blanch them lightly first.<\/p>\n I recommend an all-butter pastry, as it simply tastes best. There are options for vegans as well, or puff pastry made with spelt. Check out your natural food store or well-stocked supermarkets for these options.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t invested in an ovenproof skillet yet, get one now! My personal favourite is a cast-iron skillet. They are the workhorses of the kitchen, are a staple for one-pan meals. and you\u2019ll have them for life. You can make everything from frittata\u2019s<\/a>, to pizza and bread, to breakfast dishes like Shakshuka<\/a> or Dutch Baby<\/a>. All you need is one pan and you\u2019re all set for breakfast, lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t already have one, I can recommend STUR cast iron skillets. Long time readers will already know that I only recommend brands that I stand behind and love to support brands that are 100% made in Germany. STUR is one of those brands and I can only say that I am super excited about their products. This crowdfunded start-up produces cast iron skillets that are are pre-seasoned, lighter than most others on the market, and have an incredibly smooth surface. The latter two, along with their design, really separate them from the rest and it\u2019s no surprise that they successfully became the third largest campaign ever launched on Kickstarter<\/a> from Germany.<\/p>\nLentils<\/h3>\n
Sweet potatoes<\/h3>\n
Spinach<\/h3>\n
Puff pastry<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nA kitchen essential: the ovenproof skillet<\/h2>\n
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