New Zealand Lamb Pie
New Zealand Lamb Pie is a savory pastry dish featuring tender, slow-cooked lamb in a rich gravy, often with onions and herbs, encased in flaky golden pastry. It's a beloved comfort food in New Zealand, with roots in British culinary traditions adapted with local ingredients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the lamb and fat from the pastry and meat, providing iron and B vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 500-700 calories, depending on portion size and recipe variations.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
Per 1 pie (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
New Zealand's world-renowned lamb makes this pie a point of national pride, often enjoyed as a hearty meal at bakeries, pubs, and family gatherings. Nutritionally, it offers a dense source of energy and nutrients, reflecting its role as satisfying comfort food in a country with a strong pastoral farming heritage.
