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African-Inspired Lentil Dip

Marilyn Haugen & Doug Cook
from 175 Best Superfood Blender Recipes Using Your NutriBullet. Serve with lightly toasted pita wedges or your favorite crackers.
Course Appetizer/Snack
Servings 5 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c. dried brown or red lentils rinsed
  • 1 carrot cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 onion coarsely chopped
  • 4 c. water
  • 3 Tbsp. natural cashew butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. grated gingerroot
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ground or freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring lentils, carrot, onion and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes or until lentils are tender and liquid is mostly evaporated. Let cool.
  • Transfer lentil mixture to extra-tall cup. Twist the extractor blade onto the cup to seal. Blend for 40 seconds or until smooth. Set aside.
  • In the same saucepan (no need to wash it), melt cashew butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until fragrant. Add lentil mixture and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with nutmeg and cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature.