Adas Careh (Lentil Butter)

Title:
Adas Careh (Lentil Butter)

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Appetizers,
Ethnic,
Vegetarian




Ingredients:





     1 c  Uncooked lentils


   1/2 ts Salt


 2 1/4 c  Water


     1 tb Olive oil


     6    Green onions, sliced


     1 sm Garlic clove, minced


 1 1/2 tb Parsley


     1 ds Cayenne


     1 ds 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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