Can you really add lentils to a dessert? It’s always a plus to add some very healthy food to a dessert. Lentils are very nutritious. They are high in fiber, B vitamins, iron, potassium and protein. These lentils are cooked, smashed and well hidden in my little pies that taste a lot like those famous cinnamon buns that we all love. Here I will show you how to make them. They taste amazing!!!

Supplies

Ingredients

1 crust from a (14.1-ounce) box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

1/4 cup dry lentils

1 cup water

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 large egg

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Dash ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons evaporated milk

Tools

1-quart saucepan with lid

4-inch round cutter

muffin tin

2 bowls

2 spoons

rubber scraper

scissors

electric mixer

Step 1: Boil the Lentils

Add the lentils and water to a 1 quart saucepan. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes until the lentils are soft and the water is absorbed.

Step 2: Make the Crusts

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Flour your work surface. Lay out the pie crust.

Step 3: Cut Them

Using a 4-inch cutter, cut 6 circles out of the pie crust.

Step 4: Into the Pan

Gently press each round of pie dough, floured side down, into a muffin cup.

Step 5: Now Bake!

Bake the crusts in the preheated 375 degree F. oven for 9 to 11 minutes until lightly browned.

Step 6: Start Mixing

Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the cooked lentils until they are mashed.

Step 7: Add More Ingredients

Beat the egg, sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and baking powder into the smooth lentils. Add and beat the evaporated milk into the filling mixture until well blended.