Green Lentil meatless rolls

My children love these little rolls, especially as they are vegetarian. Puy or Green lentils are so full of fibre and resemble sausage rolls too. If you try to make a longer roll, to save time, I find they do fall apart very easily, so individual ones are so much better.  I hope you enjoy them as much as we do….

Ingredients:

• 1 cup  green lentils
• 1 onion sliced finely
• 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2-3 tsp freshly grated ginger
• 1-2 tsp curry powder
• 1 egg
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/2 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
• Puff pastry sheets
• 1 beaten egg

Method:

1. Cook lentils in plenty of boiling water for 20 minutes then drain. Roughly puree in food processor or with a hand blender.
2. Lightly fry leek until golden then add garlic and ginger and stir for a few minutes.
3. Add curry powder and stir through.
4. Combine lentils, leek mixture, egg, breadcrumbs and coriander in a large bowl.
5. Cut pastry sheets into small squares and brush edge with beaten egg.
6. Put a little of the lentil mixture in the centre and fold the pastry over. Seal and trim the edge.
7. Brush top with beaten egg and bake on a greased tray for 20 minutes at 230°c Gas Mark 8.

Variations:

Serve with a selection of salsa, or dips.

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