Lentil Hand Pies with Basil Walnut Pesto - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lentils, green (sub brown or black if you can’t find green)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 clove garlic (smashed)
• 3 tbsp olive oil (reserved)
• 2 carrots (finely chopped)
• 1/2 onion (red, finely chopped)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup basil (fresh; packed)
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 3/4 cup flour (whole wheat pastry)
• 1 1/2 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup almond milk (unsweetened (or other type milk))