One Pan Brussels Sprout and Red Lentil Pie with a Root Vegetable Crust
Serves: 4-6
 
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons neutral coconut oil or ghee - divided
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds - preferably freshly ground
  • 5-7 cardamom pods - green shells removed, seeds freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 1 large yellow onion - chopped
  • 1-2 small to medium carrots - diced
  • sea salt
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 lb crimini mushrooms - sliced
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves - sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts - shredded in a food processor or sliced thin
  • 1 cup red lentils - rinsed
  • ½ cup pearled barley - rinsed (optional)
  • 4-5 small Yukon gold potatoes - peeled and sliced thin on a mandolin
  • 1 large sweet potato - peeled and sliced thin on a mandolin
  • 1 medium or 2 small celery roots - peeled and sliced thin on a mandolin (optional)
  • 1 can unsweetened Thai coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or purified water (1½ cups if using barley)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400° F (200° C).
  2. Warm 2 tablespoons of oil/ghee in a deep, 10-inch cast iron pan over medium heat. Add cumin, coriander, cardamom, and turmeric, and stir the spices around for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the onion, carrots, salt, and red pepper flakes and sauté for 7 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add ginger and sauté for 1 more minute.
  3. Add the mushrooms, salt and black pepper and sauté for 7-8 minutes, until all the liquid released by the mushrooms evaporates. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the tomato paste, stir to incorporate, and remove the pan from heat.
  4. Combine the Brussels sprouts, lentils and barley, if using, in a large bowl. Add the onion-mushroom mixture to the same bowl, salt well and toss to combine.
  5. Arrange half of the potato, sweet potato and celery root slices, if using, on the bottom of the same cast iron pan used for sautéing the onions. Top the layer with the vegetable-lentil mixture, arranged in an even layer. Pour the coconut milk and veggie broth over the vegetable-lentil layer. Arrange the rest of the potato, sweet potato, and celery root slices on top in a spiral. Brush the root vegetable layer with the remaining 1 tablespoons of oil or ghee and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover, place in the oven, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for another 25-30 minutes, until all the vegetables and lentils are soft and cooked throughout. Enjoy right away, scooped out of the pan with a spoon or cut into slices. This dish also makes for great leftovers. Reheat it in portions in the oven or on a pan.
Notes
The barley is optional in this recipe. I would recommend adding it if you are looking for a very satisfying, loaded meal. The dish is still very filling without the barley, but definitely lighter.
You can use just one type of root vegetable for the crust, you don't have to use all three. Play around and use whatever you're craving or have on hand!
Recipe by Golubka Kitchen at https://golubkakitchen.com/one-pan-brussels-sprout-and-red-lentil-pie-with-a-root-vegetable-crust/