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Simple Red Lentil Spread


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4.9 from 9 reviews

  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of red lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 3 sun-dried tomatoes
  • 12 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup + more to serve
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 lemon, juice
  • 1 tbsp white miso (optional)
  • 1 tbsp of fresh chopped lovage (optional)
  • 1 tbsp of fresh chopped dill (optional)
  • salt, pepper


Instructions

  1. Mince garlic and chop onion. Add to a large bowl and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until onions turn brown. Stir frequently and add 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time to prevent sticking.
  2. Add lentils and vegetable broth and cook for 10-15 more minutes until lentils are soft and liquid is absorbed.
  3. Transfer cooked lentils to a food processor with the rest of the ingredients and process until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Serve warm or cold with additional maple syrup and chopped dill. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Spread and Dip
  • Cuisine: Vegan