Lentil Butter

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Lentil Butter

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked lentils
• ½ tsp salt
• 2¼ cups water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 6 green onions, sliced
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1½ tbsp parsley
• 1 dash cayenne
• 1 dash turmeric
• ¼ cup water, as needed

Procedures

1. Combine water, lentils, salt in a pot.
2. Cook till lentils are soft.
3. Drain, reserve stock.
4. Heat oil in skillet and saute onions and garlic till onions are translucent.
5. Add parsley and spices and cook another minute.
6. Set aside.
7. Combine lentils, cooking water and onion mixture in a food processor
8. Refrigerate a few hours before serving.
9. Spread on whole grain crackers or use as a vegetable dip.