Endive Leaves with Lentil Pate Recipe

Name: Endive Leaves with Lentil Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils, sorted and rinsed; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onions; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Pinch sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon coriander; 1 tablespoon tahini; 1/2 cup lightly toasted walnut halves; 2 tablespoons shoyu; 3-4 medium Belgian endives; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup brown lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon tahini
1/2 cup lightly toasted walnut halves
2 tablespoons shoyu
3-4 medium Belgian endives
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley for garnish

1
Bring the lentils and water to boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
3
Add the salt and cook another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the lentils are very tender and the water is absorbed.
4
In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat.
5
Add the onions, garlic, and salt, and saute for 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
6
Add the cumin, coriander, and tahini, and saute another 2 minutes while stirring often.
7
Transfer the onion-garlic mixture to a food processor, along with the lentils and walnuts.
8
Blend until smooth.
9
Add the shoyu and let cool.
10
Remove the leaves from the endives, discarding any that are discolored.
11
Using only the leaves that are large enough to fill, pipe or spoon the pate onto the leaves.
12
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
13
Variations:
14
Use green or red lentils.
15
Substitute cashews or pecans for the walnuts.
16
Serve the pate with crackers or raw vegetables.

319

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown lentils, sorted and rinsed, 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Endive Leaves with Lentil Pate falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Endive Leaves with Lentil Pate

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