How To Make Red Lentil & Sweet Potato Pâté
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the red lentils under cold water and drain.
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
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Add the diced sweet potato, red lentils, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to coat the ingredients with the spices.
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Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are soft and cooked through.
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Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
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Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Transfer the pâté to a serving dish and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Serve the Red Lentil & Sweet Potato Pâté with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
- Calories : 225kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 594mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 11g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 9g
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