Best Balsamic Lentil Pies With Vegetable Mash Recipes

BALSAMIC LENTIL PIES WITH VEGETABLE MASH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the onions for 8 mins until softened and golden. Put a full kettle on to boil. Stir the lentils, rosemary, bouillon and balsamic vinegar into the onions, pour in 1 litre boiling water and simmer for 35-40 mins until the lentils are soft but still have some bite.
• Meanwhile, steam or boil the root veg for 25 mins and half the broccoli for 12-15 mins. Wilt half the spinach for 2 mins in a hot pan with a drop of oil.
• Mash the root veg with a hand blender or masher. Spoon the lentils into four individual pie dishes, top with the mash, then scatter over the cheese. While they're still hot, grill two pies to melt the cheese and serve with the cooked green veg. Chill the rest until needed. Will keep for three days in the fridge. To reheat the pies, bake in the oven at 180C/160C fan/gas 4 for 35 mins. Cook the rest of the green veg (as above) to serve alongside.

WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC ROAST SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine the lentils, ginger, turmeric, onion, water, and salt to taste in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook at a moderate bubble until the lentils have softened and produced a flavorful broth, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat. Remove the onion and discard. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the lentils.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. If using cut up squash, place in a bowl or directly on the baking sheet and toss with salt to taste, the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread on the baking sheet in an even layer and make sure to tip all of the liquid remaining in the bowl over the squash. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so that the squash browns evenly. The squash should be tender all the way through. Remove from the heat. If using acorn squash, spoon a tablespoon of the balsamic vinegar into both cavities, season with salt, brush with olive oil, and place cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, basting every 10 minutes, until thoroughly tender. Remove from the heat and when cool enough to handle remove the skin and cut the squash into dice.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together the vinegars, mustard, salt and pepper, olive oil, and walnut oil. Toss with the lentils and return to the saucepan. Add a few tablespoons of the lentil broth, stir in the parsley and heat through.
• Place the squash in the middle of a wide bowl or serving platter, surround with the lentil salad and serve.