Adas Careh- Lentil Butter

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Adas Careh - Lentil Butter

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Vegetarian
Beans

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c lentils
1/2 tsp Salt
2 1/4 c Water
1 tbsp Olive oil
6 ea Green onions -- sliced
1 sm Garlic clove -- minced
1 1/2 tbsp Parsley
1 dash Cayenne
1 dash 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.

Nutrition: Calories 267, Fat 4.3g, CCF 13.6%, Carbohydrates 44g, Fiber
20.5, Protein 17.8g

"Vegetarian Times" March, 1992



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