SEASONED MASHED LENTILS

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So simple, yet so good! A great side dish or cracker spread. Be sure to use freshly ground pepper in this, as it makes a big difference in the flavor. (Slightly adapted from a recipe in The Low Oxalate Cookbook, Book Two.)

Provided by So Cal Gal

Categories     Spreads

Time 45m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place dried lentils, and enough water to cover them, in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until very soft and well cooked--stirring occasionally, and adding water as needed. Remove from heat.
  • Mash lentils with a potato masher or fork; then add olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, and mix well.
  • Cover pan and let sit for about five minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 293.9, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.5

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