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                       ADAS CAREH (LENTIL BUTTER)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Ethnic
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Uncooked lentils
    1/2   ts           Salt
  2 1/4   c            Water
  1       tb           Olive oil
  6       ea           Green onions, sliced
  1       sm           Garlic clove, minced
  1 1/2   tb           Parsley
  1       d            Cayenne
  1       d            Turmeric
    1/4   c            Water, as needed

 Combine water, lentils, salt in a pot.  Cook till
 lentils are soft. Drain, reserve stock.

 Heat oil in skillet & saute onions & garlic till
 onions are translucent. Add parsley & spices & cook
 another minute.  Set aside.

 Combine 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.

 Refrigerate a few hours before serving.  Spread on
 whole grain crackers or use as a vegetable dip.

 "Vegetarian Times" March, 1992



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