Lentil Walnut Spread

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Stuff this into a whole wheat pita and top with paper thin slices of red onion and crisp lettuce, and you have a great meal! Or spread on french bread for an appetizer! adapted from vegetarian times magazine.

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Steps

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Combine lentils and 1 1 / 2 cups water in a small saucepan , and bring to a boil over high heat.

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Reduce heat to low , cover and simmer until lentils are tender and water is absorbed , 35-40 minutes.

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Drain well.

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Transfer to small bowl.

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In small food processor , process walnuts and oil to smooth paste.

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With a spatula , scrape mixture into bowl with lentils.

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Mash to paste with a fork.

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On a cutting board , cut garlic in half.

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Sprinkle with 1 / 4 teaspoon salt.

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With flat side of knife , mash together.

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Add to lentil-walnut mixture along with spinach , broth , cumin , coriander and remaining 1 / 4 teaspoon salt.

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Mix well.

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Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.

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Ingredients

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lentils, walnut halves, olive oil, garlic clove, salt, spinach, vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground coriander