How to prepare Lentil-Walnut Spread
Lentil spread recipe : Lentil-Walnut Spread
Ingredients
• 3/4 cup lentils, rinsed
• 1/4 cup walnut halves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely minced spinach (or watercress leaves)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable broth
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
Method of cooking Lentil-Walnut Spread
1. Combine lentils and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan, and bring
to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until
lentils are tender and water is absorbed, 35-40 minutes. Drain well.
Transfer to small bowl.
2. In small food processor (or blender), process walnuts and oil to
smooth paste. With a spatula, scrape mixture into bowl with lentils.
Mash to paste with a fork.
3. On a cutting board, cut garlic in half. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon
salt. With flat side of knife, mash together. Add to lentil-walnut
mixture along with spinach, broth, cumin, coriander and remaining
1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.
Your Lentil-Walnut Spread is ready now
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