Red Lentil Pate

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups red lentils
• 5 cups water or 5 cups light vegetable stock
• 2 medium onions
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste (may sub regular salt)
• 1/2 cup parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar

Recipe

• 1 wash lentils quickly, drain, and place the lentils in a 3-4 quart saucepan.
• 2 add the water or stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
• 3 chop the onions and the garlic very finely.
• 4 in a large skillet, heat the oil.
• 5 add the garlic, onions, and herbs and saute over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes, or until the onions and garlic are browned and fragrant.
• 6 oil a 9-inch shallow baking pan or loaf pan and sprinkle with half the bread crumbs, completely coating the inside of the pan.
• 7 preheat the oven to 375°f.
• 8 chop the parsley finely.
• 9 when the lentils are done, stir them thoroughly to mash, add the onion mixture, bread crumbs, and parsley.
• 10 season to taste with sea salt, vinegar, and pepper.
• 11 pour the lentil mixture into the prepared pan and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until set.
• 12 allow to cool to room temperature before slicing.
• 13 enjoy!