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
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