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Lentil & Pea Recipes

Fudgy Pecan Pie

1/2c dry lentils

1 ½ c water

½ c sugar

1/3 c unsweetened cocoa

1/3 c flour

¼ t salt

1 ¼ c light corn syrup

3 eggs

3 T melted butter

1 ½ t vanilla

½ c chopped pecans

1 c pecan halves

10 in. un-baked pie shell

Pre -heat oven to 350 degrees. In a med. saucepan, combine lentils
with 1½ c water bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 25
min. Drain. Combine sugar, cocoa, salt, flour, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in a lg. bowl and beat for 30 seconds at med. speed, do not over beat. Stir in cooked lentils and chopped pecans.
Pour into pie shell and bake for 55-60 minutes. Immediately arrange pecan halves on top and bake for 5 more minutes. For best flavor, cover pie and let stand for 1 day before serving.