Lentil And Spinach Puffs With Plum-Date Dip Recipe

Name: Lentil And Spinach Puffs With Plum-Date Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Puffs:; 3/4 cup dried small red lentils; 3 tablespoons water; 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped spinach (about 5 ounces); 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded serrano chile; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; Dip:; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 pitted prunes; 4 whole pitted dates; Remaining Ingredient:; Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

Puffs:
3/4 cup dried small red lentils
3 tablespoons water
3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped spinach (about 5 ounces)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded serrano chile
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
Dip:
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 pitted prunes
4 whole pitted dates
Remaining Ingredient:
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Sort and wash lentils; place in a bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Drain well. Place lentils and 3 tablespoons water in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping bowl occasionally. Combine the pureed lentils, spinach, and next 7 ingredients (spinach through garlic), stirring well.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drop lentil mixture by heaping tablespoons into pan. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from pan. Cover and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and lentil mixture.
3
To prepare dip, combine 1/2 cup water and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until well blended. Serve with puffs. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Puffs:, 3/4 cup dried small red lentils, 3 tablespoons water, 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped spinach (about 5 ounces), and more.

Yes, Lentil And Spinach Puffs With Plum-Date Dip falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Lentil And Spinach Puffs With Plum-Date Dip

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