Green Lentil Spread Recipe

Name: Green Lentil Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head of garlic; 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled carrot; 3 small sprigs thyme; 2 small sprigs rosemary; 1 bay leaf; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup French green lentils or brown lentils (8 ounces), rinsed; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth; 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 head of garlic
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled carrot
3 small sprigs thyme
2 small sprigs rosemary
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup French green lentils or brown lentils (8 ounces), rinsed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice

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["Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Cut top 1/2"" off head of garlic; place on sheet of foil and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Roast garlic until tender, about 50 minutes. Let cool; squeeze cloves from skins and set aside. Discard skins.", "Meanwhile, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and next 5 ingredients; season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add lentils; stir for 2 minutes. Add wine; simmer until almost all liquid is evaporated, 4-5 minutes. Pour in broth to cover lentils by 1"". Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer, adding more broth or water by 1/4-cupfuls as needed, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly; discard herbs.", "Pureee lentil mixture and garlic cloves in a food processor. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired."]

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 head of garlic, 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Green Lentil Spread falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Green Lentil Spread

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