LENTIL BOBOTIE

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Categories     Vegetable     Bake     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

"Meat" mixture
1 Can Lentils (540ml/19oz)
4 dried apricots (coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup raisins
3 bay leaves
1/2 red onion (or small bunch chives)
1/2 tsp Borrie (Tumeric)
2 tsp Curry Powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 egg
Topping
2 Slices Bread
1.5 cups milk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Add Bread to Milk and set aside for at least 10 minutes Set oven to warm to 375oF In a deep frying pan add Olive Oil and heat at medium-high Add Onions and saute until soft on medium Add Lentils and at least half of liquid (add all for "wetter" mix. Add Garlic, cumin, borrie, cloves, Curry Powder Stir to Mix Add Apricots and raisins to pan Simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally Reduce heat to low Squeeze bread to remove milk (keeping the milk in the bowl) Chop bread into pieces (~1cm x 1cm) and stir to mix in (and chives if using instead of onion) Break 1 egg into pan, stir to mix in (mixture should become thick and stick together) Pour mix into greased 12" pan, spread out evenly making sure to keep the surface level Bake in the oven at 375oF for 15 minutes (should be warm by now) Add 2 eggs to milk and whip them up (should be bubbly on the surface) Remove pan from the oven Pour egg/milk mixture into pan, milk should have a thin layer above all parts of the lentils. Add bay leaves Bake in the oven at 400 for 35-45 minutes Milk layer should be golden colour and light brown in places

Paula M. Puschmann
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This lentil bobotie is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable meal. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Ayesha Shahzad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a healthy and delicious lentil bobotie recipe for a long time. This one is perfect. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Godsway Akakpo
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This is a wonderful recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The lentils add a great texture and flavor to the bobotie. I highly recommend it!


wandiye 2205
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I've made this lentil bobotie several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. The flavors are amazing and it's very easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Sanjiv Yadav
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This lentil bobotie is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable meal. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Amant ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a healthy and delicious lentil bobotie recipe for a long time. This one is perfect. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ronald Davis
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This is a wonderful recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The lentils add a great texture and flavor to the bobotie. I highly recommend it!


Allan Towry
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I made this lentil bobotie for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. I will definitely be making this again.


Cheyden Johnson
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This lentil bobotie is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Thandeka Ndlovu
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I've made this lentil bobotie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils, and it's also a very affordable meal. I highly recommend it!


Omid Izadi
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful meal. The lentils add a nice touch of protein and fiber, and the spices give it a wonderful flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal.


Haji Nawab
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I made this lentil bobotie last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the lentils gave it a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Angela Brooks
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This lentil bobotie is a delicious and healthy twist on a classic South African dish. The lentils add a hearty and protein-packed element, while the traditional spices and flavors of bobotie shine through. I highly recommend this recipe!