Lentil and Butternut Bobotie
Bobotie with a wholesome twist and all the soul.
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Brown Lentils, cooked
- 500g Butternut, diced and roasted
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp Bobotie Spice or mild curry powder
- 1 slice Bread, soaked in milk
- 2 large Eggs
- ½ cup Milk
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
How To Make Lentil and Butternut Bobotie
- Sauté: Fry the onion in a little oil until soft. Stir in the bobotie spices and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix: Fold in the cooked lentils, roasted butternut, and the soaked slice of bread. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Transfer: Press the mixture into a greased ovenproof baking dish.
- Topping: Whisk the eggs and milk together and pour gently over the lentil mixture.
- Bake: Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes until the custard topping is set and golden brown.