Buttered Nut And Lentil Dip

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup red lentil
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup blanched almond
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 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.