Savory Mushroom & Lentil Hand Pies
Flaky, golden hand pies filled with savory mushrooms, lentils, and herbs. Nut-free, egg-free, and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped (cremini or button)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional, adds savory depth)
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 1 cup (226g) cold dairy-free butter, cubed
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Make the pastry dough
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and herbs if using. Add cold, cubed dairy-free butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining. Drizzle in the vinegar or lemon juice, then add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, gently mixing until the dough comes together. Avoid overworking. Divide in half, flatten into disks, wrap tightly, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Cook the filling
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, mushrooms, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3Finish the filling
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add lentils, balsamic vinegar, and nutritional yeast if using. Stir to combine, taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 4Assemble the hand pies
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into circles or rectangles about 4-5 inches across. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto one side of each piece. Fold over to enclose the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- 5Bake
Place hand pies on the baking sheet. Brush tops with oat milk and sprinkle with flaky salt or seasoning if desired. Cut a small steam slit in each. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Cool slightly before serving.
