Dinner for 4
Butternut Squash Lentil Pot Pie
Cook lentils and squash with savory seasonings, cover them with a simple sour cream crust, and bake until golden.
Typical price
$5.59for 4 servings
$1.40 per serving$5.59 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $1.61Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lentils
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 1/2 tbsp water
- 1 onion
- 4 cup butternut squash
- 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
- 1/4 tsp sage
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 whole fennel seeds
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Simmer the lentils in 1 cup water in a small saucepan for 20 minutes, then drain any extra water.
- Mix 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt with the butter, sour cream, and 3 1/2 tablespoons water to form a soft dough.
- Cook the onion and squash in an oven-safe 10-inch skillet with the white wine and vegetable broth for 12 minutes, then stir in the lentils, 2 tablespoons flour, rosemary, white pepper, sage, salt, and fennel seeds.
- Roll or press the dough over the filling, leaving a small opening in the center.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling, finishing within 55 minutes total.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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