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GREEN LENTIL SPREAD



Green Lentil Spread image

Provided by Antonio Prontelli

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Appetizer     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lentil     Fall     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Party     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head of garlic
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled carrot
3 small sprigs thyme
2 small sprigs rosemary
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup French green lentils or brown lentils (8 ounces), rinsed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut top 1/2" off head of garlic; place on sheet of foil and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Roast garlic until tender, about 50 minutes. Let cool; squeeze cloves from skins and set aside. Discard skins.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and next 5 ingredients; season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add lentils; stir for 2 minutes. Add wine; simmer until almost all liquid is evaporated, 4-5 minutes. Pour in broth to cover lentils by 1". Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer, adding more broth or water by 1/4-cupfuls as needed, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly; discard herbs.
  • Pureée lentil mixture and garlic cloves in a food processor. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.

GREEN LENTILS SPREAD



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This spread looks and tastes like Canadian Creton but it is totally vegetable. Will make a nice snack or lunch when spread on a pita bread or white bread toast. Can be frozen for up to 6 months. Nice alternative if you are watching your cholesterol.

Provided by Chez Alain

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup dry green lentils or 3/4 cup dried brown lentils
2 cups water
1/2 cup minced onion
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dry yeast (envelope)
3 tablespoons light soya sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or 1 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon sage
1 dash cumin
1 dash dill

Steps:

  • Crush the lentils with a coffee mill or in a mortar until they are the size of ground coffee.
  • In a skillet cook the onions and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until they are transparent.
  • Add water, lentils, yeast and seasoning.
  • Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • If the lentils are coarsely ground, the time can be up to 30 minutes.
  • Take a cake baking dish and cover the bottom with transparent film (You can also use food plastic containers).
  • Pour the lentils in the baking dish and let cool in the refrigerator.
  • When cold, remove from the baking dish, cut in blocks and wrap in film for conservation.
  • To serve, spread on an open pita bread with dijon-mayo or mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 1190.7, Carbohydrate 101.2, Fiber 47.8, Sugar 6.4, Protein 42.8

LENTIL SPREAD



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Make and share this Lentil Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
3/4 cup dried lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine water and dried lentils in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until tender.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until shallots are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Place lentils in a large bowl; mash to desired consistency. Add the shallot mixture, tomato, onions, basil, and salt; stir to combine. Cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.6, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 235.4, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.9

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