Todd Gray's Golden Lentil Dip

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@@@@@ Gray's Golden Lentil Dip

 

2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock

1 cup dried red lentils

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

1 large stalk celery, finely chopped

1 large pinch saffron threads

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature

 

 

 

 

In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the stock, lentils, onion, celery,

saffron, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook gently until the lentils

are tender and light golden in color, 20 to 35 minutes, depending on the

lentils. (If they begin to dry out, add water as needed.) Drain, reserving any

remaining liquid.

Transfer the lentil mixture to a food processor. Add the butter and pulse,

adding the reserved liquid (or water, if you run out) 1 tablespoon at a time,

until the dip has the consistency of hummus.

Place the dip in a bowl and let cool. Serve with pretzels, crackers, raw

vegetables, or chicken tenders.

 

Serves: 8

 

Source: Cookie magazine

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 06.20.08

 

Tip: For a sunnier golden color, add ½ teaspoon ground turmeric as the lentils

cook.

ChupaNote: add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the vegetable broth, at the

very beginning.

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