Vegan Lentil Sambusa Pie

Published on April 26, 2022

Vegan Lentil Sambusa Pie – the popular Ethiopian Street Food "Sambusa" turned into a savory vegan pie that your friends and family will love! No need to make your own crust – this recipe uses vegan puff pastry! Nutfree Soyfree , Glutenfree option

vegan sambusa pie squares stacked on a plate

If you love samosas, this Ethiopian Vegan Lentil Pie – aka Sambusa Pie – will be your new favorite thing to eat!

Sambusa is common street food and a very popular snack in Ethiopia where it would be served fresh off the fryer. While they can have many different fillings, this vegetarian version with lentils is my favorite. It's savory and flavorful and wonderfully satisfying!

overhead shot of vegan sambusa pie on a white plate

You read pie and your mind immediately jumps to "time-consuming" and "finicky"? Oh, you will love this part: the pie crust is made from store-bought vegan puff pastry!

Yes, we take the shortcut here, and trust me, you will not regret it! The filling has so much flavor and makes for an amazing snack or side!

Is Puff Pastry Vegan?

Puff Pastry — flaky, buttery goodness and obviously not always vegan. In fact, puff pastry is traditionally made with butter and usually brushed with egg before baking.

However, many store-bought puff pastries are made without dairy or egg because it makes them more shelf-stable so check your grocery stores for those accidentally vegan puff pastry.

To make Sambusas, use filo dough. Line 3-4 sheets together, then cut into squares or other shapes. Fold and seal using a mix of flour and water and bake at 400 deg F until golden.

vegan lentil pie squares stacked on a white plate

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