Spiced Red Lentil Dip With Pita Crisps Recipe

Name: Spiced Red Lentil Dip With Pita Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dip; 1 cup dried small red lentil; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seed; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Pita Crisps; 4 (6 inch) pita bread, each cut into 5 wedges; cooking spray; 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Dip
1 cup dried small red lentil
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seed
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pita Crisps
4 (6 inch) pita bread, each cut into 5 wedges
cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare dip, place lentils and bay leaf in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Discard bay leaf.
3
Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and nuts; saute 5 minutes or until nuts are lightly browned.
4
Stir in tomato paste and next 6 ingredients (tomato paste through garlic); cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir in juice. Combine lentils and onion mixture in a food processor; process until smooth.
6
To prepare pita crisps, coat 1 side of each pita wedge with cooking spray; sprinkle wedges evenly with 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
7
Arrange wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until golden.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dip, 1 cup dried small red lentil, 1 bay leaf, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spiced Red Lentil Dip With Pita Crisps falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Red Lentil Dip With Pita Crisps

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