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Gingered Lentil Sandwich Spread

Description

Smear this gingered lentil sandwhich spread on whole-wheat bread and greens for a protein-rich lunch, enlivened by anti-inflammatory ginger. Or try it as a hummus appetizer served with cut-up veggies, pita traingles and other dippers.

Ingredients

2 cup
cooked lentils
2 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp
grated ginger
1 tbsp
whole grain mustard
3  
mushrooms, sliced
1⁄2 tsp
sea salt
1⁄4 cup
water

Instructions

Put cooked lentils and all other ingredients in food processor or blender; blend until smooth. If using a blender, blend ¼ of the mixture, then add the rest a little at a time. Will keep in the refrigerator for several days.

Gingered Lentil Sandwich Spread

Summary

Yield
cups
SourceRecipe republished with permission from Bastyr faculty member Cynthia Lair (Feeding the Whole Family, Sasquatch Books, 2008).
Prep time
10 minutes
Cooking time
N/A
Total time
10 minutes