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Adas careh (lentil butter)

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Ingredients:
1 cupUncooked lentils
1/2 tspSalt
2 1/4 cupWater
1 tbspOlive oil
6 ea Green onions, sliced
1 smallGarlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tbspParsley
1 dashCayenne
1 dashTurmeric
1/4 cupWater, as needed
Procedures:
1Combine water, lentils, salt in a pot.
2Cook till lentils are soft.
3Drain, reserve stock.
4Heat oil in skillet & saute onions & garlic till onions are translucent.
5Add parsley & spices & cook another minute.
6Set aside.
7Combine lentils, cooking water & onion mixture in a food processor, adding more water a tb at a time as needed till the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
8Refrigerate a few hours before serving.
9Spread on whole grain crackers or use as a vegetable dip.
10"vegetarian times" march, 199