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Savory Lentil Spread Diet Type: Vegan Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes Ingredients:   2 cups red lentils   3 1/2 cups water or Vegetable Stock   1 large onion, chopped fine   3 cloves garlic, minced   2 tablespoons olive oil   1 teaspoon Thyme   1 teaspoon salt   1/2 cup minced parsley   1/2 teaspoon black pepper   1 teaspoon vinegar of choice   1 teaspoon parsley   1 teaspoon basil   Directions: Wash red lentils very quickly and just before cooking so they don't clump together and dry out, making them harder to cook. Place into a saucepan with the water or stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the garlic, onions and herbs and saute over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes, or until the onions and garlic are browned and fragrant. When the lentils are done, stir them thoroughly to mash, add the onion mixture and parsley. Season to taste with Sea Salt, vinegar and pepper. Spread on crackers or celery sticks. Servings: 6 Author: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health™

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Servings per Recipe: 6 Amount Per Serving  Calories 271 Calories from Fat 47  % Daily Value* Total Fat 5g 8%   Saturated Fat 1g 4%   Mono Fat 3g   Sodium 401mg 17% Total Carbs 40g 13%   Dietary Fiber 20g 81% Protein 18g   Iron 43% Calcium 6% Vitamin B-6 20% Vitamin C 11% Vitamin E 4% Vitamin A 2% Selenium 10% Manganese 50% Copper 30% Zinc 17% Pantothenic acid 12% Niacin 9% Riboflavin 12% Thiamin 20% Folate 72% Potassium 19% Phosphorus 30% Magnesium 19% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.