Lunch today was a sandwich I discovered on one of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s programmes and in one of his books, Veg Every Day

What do I need to make this lentil sandwich

for each curry sandwich, you will need

• an egg
• green, brown or puy lentils
• curry powder, any kind you like, not paste as that needs to be cooked
• some raisins
• 2 slices of bread
• mayonnaise

 

How to make a sandwich with lentils

It’s very simple.

• boil an egg, free range if you can please
• cook a few big lentils – I usually keep some ready cooked in the freezer, so very easy to use a handful from there. Red lentils wouldn’t really work here. Or use a can, or pouch of ready cooked lentils
• Mix the peeled egg and cooked lentils with a little curry powder, a few raisins and a spoon of mayonnaise
• Then spread the whole mixture on one of your slices of bread, top with the second and cut in half

What is a lentil sandwich like?

It sounds a very odd combination, (well it did to me anyway, much as I use lentils, in a sandwich?) a boiled egg, a handful of lentils, mayo to moisten and raisins to sweeten, but it is a sandwich that I have had several times now and one I really look forward to when I have planned it in for my lunch and I do urge you to try it. It makes a substantial sandwich, that really fills me up and tastes really lovely.

 

What variations are there for a lentil sandwich with egg

• A few green leaves would be nice, spinach from the garden perhaps, or a bit of lettuce, or maybe a few herb leaves, basil or parsley
• You could use any dried fruit to add that note of sweetness; sultanas, currants, diced apricots, chopped dates etc
• You could use the mix in a pitta or wrap, or on top of a jkt potato, or with some crudite (carrot batons and celery perhaps)

 

Other sandwiches you might like

Olive, Soft Cheese and Cucumber Sandwich

 

Raisin Sandwich

Tomato and basil curd