Lickity-Split Lentil Cold Cuts (SF)

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Lickity-Split Lentil Cold Cuts

Source: http://www.frontiernet.net/~rexfam/kingfam3_002.htm

 

 

These can look like they came out of a can. Just like meat cold cuts,

and are terrific for sandwiches. Practice till you get them just right.

 

 

Grind the following in a dry blender until very fine:

 

 

3/4 cup dry, uncooked lentils.

 

 

Then combine the following in a saucepan and bring it to a boil:

 

 

2 cups tomato sauce (see Note) (you can make this also with tomato

puree)

ground lentils

1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

a few drops sesame oil (optional)

1/4 teaspoon salt (or less than that)

1/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

any other seasoning you like to add

 

 

Reduce heat to LOW and cook the ingredients for 15 to 30 minutes,

stirring constantly. Try to cook it for the 30 minutes, if your stove

really cooks on low. The longer the time, the better the lentils will

be cooked. Don't worry if it sticks a little. Soaking it for some time

will help to scrub it off easily.

 

Remove the cooked lentils from the pot and pack them into a round can

you have previously washed and put aside. Once in the can, chill the

lentils very well (or else they will not slice well).

 

Slice them just before serving. You can serve them with whole wheat

(or GF bread) or sesame buns with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles,

etc.Or you can saute them (in thicker slices) in onions with a few

tablespoons of olive oil, a few drops of sesame oil, and plenty of

peppers and serve them as a side dish for rice or potatoes.

 

(If high cholesterol is a concern, stick with the olive oil only and

skip the sesame oil.)

 

 

 

NOTE: Not the condiment available in Australia - sub a passata or a

mixture of tomato paste and water.