QandAs: Food

Adas Careh (Lentil Butter)

Ingredients
1	cup	lentils, uncooked
2	teaspoons	salt
1/4	cup	water
1	tablespoon	olive oil
6	each	green onions, sliced
1	small	garlic clove, minced
2	tablespoons	parsley
1	dash	cayenne
1	dash	turmeric
1/4	cup	water, as needed

Directions:
Combine water, lentils, salt in a pot. Cook until lentils are soft. Drain, reserve stock. Heat oil in skillet and saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent. Add parsley and spices and cook another minute. Set aside. Combine lentils, cooking water & onion mixture in a food processor, adding more water a tablespoon at a time as needed until the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency. Refrigerate a few hours before serving. Spread on whole grain crackers or use as a vegetable dip. Great vegetarian dish.