Adas Careh(Lentil Butter)

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ADAS CAREH (LENTIL BUTTER)

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Ethnic
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Uncooked lentils
1/2 ts Salt
2 1/4 c Water
1 tb Olive oil
6 ea Green onions, sliced
1 sm Garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tb Parsley
1 d Cayenne
1 d Turmeric
1/4 c Water, as needed

Combine water, lentils, salt in a pot. Cook till
lentils are soft. Drain, reserve stock.

Heat oil in skillet & saute onions & garlic till
onions are translucent. Add parsley & spices & cook
another minute. Set aside.

Combine lentils, cooking water & onion mixture in a
food processor, adding more water a tb at a time as
needed till the mixture reaches a spreadable
consistency.

Refrigerate a few hours before serving. Spread on
whole grain crackers or use as a vegetable dip.

"Vegetarian Times" March, 1992



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