Lentil-Walnut Spread

Makes about 2 1/2 cups; serves 10
Time 45 min
Lentil-Walnut Spread

This delicious pâté-like spread is great to pack for picnics and road trips but is also elegant enough to serve at a dinner party, accompanied by country-style bread. And it’s vegan, so you’re sure to please everyone. Use canned or thawed frozen lentils in this recipe, or simmer 1/3 cup dried lentils in 2/3 cup water, covered, until tender and water has evaporated, about 30 minutes.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2 largeyellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    3/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    3 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1 cupcooked lentils
    1 cupwalnut halves and pieces, toasted
    1 1/2 tablespoonswhite miso
    1 teaspoonsherry vinegar

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Method

Combine onions, oil, salt and pepper in a large skillet.


Set over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are wilted and softened, 7 to 8 minutes.


Cover, lower the heat and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 25 minutes more.


Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes more.


Transfer onions to a food processor and add lentils, walnuts, miso and vinegar.


Process until very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor.


Transfer to a bowl and serve. Spread will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

about 1/4 cup

Calories

150

Total Fat

11g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

190mg

Total Carbohydrate

10g

Dietary Fiber

3g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

4g

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