EASY, CUMIN-LENTIL SPREAD
By: Cheryl Dowling
Published: Monday, March 16, 2015 - 5:07pm

Ingredients




1 c cooked lentils (or 1 can)
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 celery stock
1/2 shallot
1/4 c water
4 tbsp sunflower seeds
2 tbsp parsley

Preparation

1 Add all ingredients (except parsley) into a blender or food processor. 2 Blend on low until everything is finely chopped. 3 Pour into a serving dish and top with fresh parsley. 4 Serve with pita bread.

About

Mmm, lentils. Tasty and good for you, they're packed with 18 g of protein, 16 g of fibre, and only 1 g of fat per cup. This spread is simple to make and can be thrown together as a quick appetizer or snack. If your time is very limited, you can even use a can of lentils instead of dried.