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Tired of Hummus? Make this Hearty, Nutty Spread Instead

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Gourmandize

In the mood for a hearty spread that isn't hummus? Try this delicious spread made from red lentils, walnuts and mushrooms.

Ingredients (for 4 people) 1/9

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Ingredients (for 4 people)

In the mood for a hearty spread that isn't hummus? Try this delicious spread made from red lentils, walnuts and mushrooms. It's got a lovely earthiness and nutty flavor to it that will more than satisfy your snack cravings. Here's our step-by-step recipe.

 

Ingredients:

  • 7 oz. cooked red lentils
  • 3 oz. mushrooms (about 3/4 cup)
  • 3 sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup walnuts, shelled
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh parsley, to garnish

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggplants
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 cup shredded cheese


Method

  1. Mix the olive oil, chopped basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Carefully slice the eggplant on it's side in a cross-hatch pattern, without cutting all the way through.
  3. Lay the eggplants inside an oven-safe baking tray.
  4. Pour the oil mixture over the eggplants, taking care to pour between the slices.
  5. Stuff the gaps in the eggplant with shredded cheese.
  6. Cook in the oven at 355°F for 45 minutes, until the flesh is cooked and the cheese totally melted.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

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