Buttered Nut and Lentil Dip Recipe

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Buttered Nut and Lentil Dip
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Directions:

  1. Melt half the buttetr in a saucepan and fry the onion over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  2. Add the lentils and vegetable stock.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for about 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
  4. Drain well.
  5. Melt the remaining butter in a small skillet.
  6. Add the almonds and pine nuts and fry them over a low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  7. Remove from the heat.
  8. Put the lentils, almonds, and pine nuts, with any remaining butter, into a food processor.
  9. Add the ground coriander, cumin, ginger, and fresh cilantro.
  10. Process for about 20 seconds, until the mixture is smooth.
  11. Alternatively, press the lentils through a strainer to puree them and then mix with the finely chopped nuts, spices, and herbs.
  12. Season the dip with salt and pepper and garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro.
  13. Serve with fresh vegetable crudites and bread sticks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 650.41 Kcal (2723 kJ)
Calories from fat 295.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.79g 50%
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10%
Sodium 11626.35mg 484%
Potassium 408.57mg 9%
Total Carbs 69.68g 23%
Sugars 2.61g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7.78g 31%
Protein 10.67g 21%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 65.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 414.74 Kcal (1736 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.91g 50%
Cholesterol 19.45mg 10%
Sodium 7413.66mg 484%
Potassium 260.53mg 9%
Total Carbs 44.43g 23%
Sugars 1.66g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.96g 31%
Protein 6.8g 21%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.9mg 17%
Calcium 41.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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