Lentil Wellington hand pies are an individual serving of the full roast. This recipe is full of all the Thanksgiving savory goodness and is perfect for your plant-based guests.
In a small bowl combine chia seeds and water and let sit
Cook lentils per instructions on package and set aside
Heat oil in a medium sized skillet over medium heat
Once oil is hot add leek, garlic, and a pinch of salt and cook until golden; about 5 - 7 minutes
Add walnuts to the skillet and cook for 2 - 3 minutes
Add mushrooms, carrots, and another pinch of salt and cook for 5 - 7 minutes
Add peas, sage, thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste and cook for a minute until herbs are fragrant
Add lentils, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, and tomato paste and stir until heated through
Taste mixture and adjust seasoning as needed
Remove from heat and stir in the chia mixture
Preheat oven to 400°F
Mix together the glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl
Rollout both sheets of pastry dough into an 11 inch square
Cut both sheets of pastry dough in half vertically and horizontally to create eight total squares
Spoon about ⅓ cup of lentil mixture onto the pastry square
Brush the edges of the pastry with the glaze mixture and cover mixture with another pastry square
Use a fork to crimp the edges of the pastry closed
Cut three small vents into the top of the pie
Repeat process with the remaining three pies and brush all the pies with the remaining glaze mixture
Bake for 30 - 35 minutes until golden
Prepare the dijon sauce by mixing all of the ingredients together in a small bowl
When finished baking transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly
Serve with dijon sauce for dipping
Notes
You can use extra pastry dough to make decorations for your pie if desired. Adhere the decorations to the pie with the glaze. Reheat leftover pies in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes at 400°F.
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