Lentil-Walnut Spread

== Description ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 3/4 cup Lentils, rinsed
* 1/4 cup walnut halves
* 1 Tbs. flaxseed oil or olive oil
* 1 small clove garlic, peeled
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1 cup finely minced arugula, spinach or watercress leaves
* 3 Tbs. vegetable broth
* 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
* 1/8 tsp. ground coriander
== Directions ==
In small saucepan, combine Lentils and 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until Lentils are tender and water is absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to small bowl.
In small food processor or blender, process walnuts and oil to smooth paste. With rubber spatula, scrape mixture into bowl with Lentils. Mash to paste with fork.
On cutting board, cut garlic in half; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. With flat side of knife, mash together. Add to lentil-walnut mixture along with arugula, broth, cumin, coriander and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.
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== See also ==
Category:Arugula Recipes
Category:Flax seed Recipes
Category:Lentil Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Vegetable stock and broth Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Walnut Recipes