Best Healthy Lentil Dip For Cheapo Cooks On A Budget Recipes

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CURRY LENTIL DIP



Curry Lentil Dip image

Very easy, nutritious, delicious vegetarian dip. Great for picnics or on the road.Serve with tortilla chips, pita bread, or veggies.

Provided by Nat Da Brat

Categories     Lentil

Time 2m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) can lentils (including liquid)
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, puree all the ingredients.
  • Pour into a plastic container.

HEALTHY LENTIL DIP FOR CHEAPO COOKS ON A BUDGET!



Healthy Lentil Dip for Cheapo Cooks on a Budget! image

These days, who isn't on a budget at the grocery store? I found this recipe on the side of a bag of lentils - it's pretty good! This recipe yields a lot of dip so you may want to halve it. I prefer monterey jack cheese in this recipe but you can use whatever cheese you like!

Provided by Shannon Cooks

Categories     Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups brown lentils
3 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup chopped red bell peppers (optional) or 1 cup green bell pepper (optional)
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
red pepper flakes
salt

Steps:

  • Cook lentils in broth until tender.(about 20 minutes).
  • Drain.
  • In a skillet, saute onions and pepper (if using) until onions are translucent and peppers are slightly tender.
  • In baking dish, combine lentils, diced onion, cheese and chopped pepper (optional). Season to taste with salt and red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, melba toast or bruschetta.

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