Buttered Nut and Lentil Dip Recipe

Name: Buttered Nut and Lentil Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter; 1 small onion, chopped; ⅓ cup red lentil; 1 ¼ cups vegetable stock; ½ cup blanched almond; ½ cup pine nuts; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon grated gingerroot; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
⅓ cup red lentil
1 ¼ cups vegetable stock
½ cup blanched almond
½ cup pine nuts
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper

1
Melt half the buttetr in a saucepan and fry the onion over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
2
Add the lentils and vegetable stock.
3
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for about 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
4
Drain well.
5
Melt the remaining butter in a small skillet.
6
Add the almonds and pine nuts and fry them over a low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
7
Remove from the heat.
8
Put the lentils, almonds, and pine nuts, with any remaining butter, into a food processor.
9
Add the ground coriander, cumin, ginger, and fresh cilantro.
10
Process for about 20 seconds, until the mixture is smooth.
11
Alternatively, press the lentils through a strainer to puree them and then mix with the finely chopped nuts, spices, and herbs.
12
Season the dip with salt and pepper and garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro.
13
Serve with fresh vegetable crudites and bread sticks.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup butter, 1 small onion, chopped, ⅓ cup red lentil, 1 ¼ cups vegetable stock, and more.

Yes, Buttered Nut and Lentil Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Buttered Nut and Lentil Dip

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