Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls
By: Homemade & Yummy
Published: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 7:09am

Ingredients




2 1/2 cups cooked green lentils (can also use canned lentils)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
8 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
1/2 tsp. seasoned black pepper
2 tsp. sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes)
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

Preparation

1 o prepare dried green lentils: Rinse 1 cup of lentils in a strainer under running water to remove dust and debris 2 In a sauce pan add 3 cups of water for every 1 cup of dried lentils 3 Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes) 4 Let cool completely. They can also be made a day or two in advance and kept in the fridge 5 **NOTE** be sure to add salt AFTER cooking to prevent the lentils from being tough 6 **If you are using canned lentils, be sure to rinse them well before adding to the recipe** 7 For the cream cheese balls: Place softened cream cheese in a bowl 8 Using a hand held mixer, whip until smooth and fluffy 9 Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oil, pepper and seasonings 10 Mix well 11 Add cold lentils, and mix well 12 Place in fridge to chill. If you are in a hurry, place bowl into freezer for about 10 minutes (don't forget about it in there...or it will freeze) 13 Using a 2 inch scoop, scoop out the balls and place them on a serving tray 14 They can be used as is, or placed on top of a cracker 15 ENJOY!!

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Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls are easy to make and party perfect. Add some interesting texture, taste and nutrition to your holiday appetizers. #LoveLentils #Sponsored