Healthy Lentil Dip For Cheapo Cooks On A Budget Recipes

BUTTERED NUT AND LENTIL DIP

Steps:

• Melt half the buttetr in a saucepan and fry the onion over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
• Add the lentils and vegetable stock.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for about 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
• Drain well.
• Melt the remaining butter in a small skillet.
• Add the almonds and pine nuts and fry them over a low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
• Remove from the heat.
• Put the lentils, almonds, and pine nuts, with any remaining butter, into a food processor.
• Add the ground coriander, cumin, ginger, and fresh cilantro.
• Process for about 20 seconds, until the mixture is smooth.
• Alternatively, press the lentils through a strainer to puree them and then mix with the finely chopped nuts, spices, and herbs.
• Season the dip with salt and pepper and garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro.
• Serve with fresh vegetable crudites and bread sticks.

TEXAS LENTIL DIP

Steps:

• Combine lentils and water in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes or until soft.
• Drain and mash lentils.
• Combine with remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

MISTAKEN LENTIL DIP

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a blender of food processor and mix till very smooth, you may need to add a tablespoon of water or two. Be patient, mix it and continue to blend til very smooth.
• I put some of this mixture on the bottom of a small oven safe dish, covered with 1 cup or more of a variety of white cheeses and baked under the broiler for 4 minutes, served with pita wedges -- soooo good!

CURRY LENTIL DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, puree all the ingredients.
• Pour into a plastic container.