Lentil-Walnut Spread

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup walnut halves (you may toast if you wish)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely minced spinach (or watercress leaves)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander

Instructions

  1. Combine lentils and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until lentils are tender and water is absorbed, 35-40 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to small bowl.
  2. In small food processor (or blender), process walnuts and oil to smooth paste. With a spatula, scrape mixture into bowl with lentils. Mash to paste with a fork.
  3. On a cutting board, cut garlic in half. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. With flat side of knife, mash together. Add to lentil-walnut mixture along with spinach, broth, cumin, coriander and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

511 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.5g 25% DV
Total Fat 39.4g 50% DV
Carbs 41.1g 15% DV
Fiber 16.3g 58% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10029mg 100% DV
Potassium 946.3mg 20% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 123.3mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 449.3mg 35% DV
Iron 22.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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