Red Lentil Pate

Quick + delicious + 11gm fiber/4gm protein



Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped 

  • 1 cup red lentils 

  • 4 cups vegetable stock (1 carton), or water 

  • 6 cloves of garlic 

  • 2 bay leaves 

  • 2 tsp dried taragon 

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 

  • 3 Tbs olive oil 

  • 1/2-1 tsp salt 

  • Few grinds of black pepper 



Instructions

  • Saute onion in a dash of oil until translucent — 5-8 min

  • Add lentils, stock and bay leaves

  • Bring to a boil and then simmer for 12-15 min 

  • Once cool, remove bay leaves and add the mixture to a food processor with the remaining ingredients

  • Process till smooth and refrigerate for an hour

  • Bring to room temperature before serving



Notes

  • Makes 12 large servings