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Mediterranean Lentil Dip

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 20 Minutes

Servings: 4-6

This is an easy to prepare dip that is ready in 20 minutes. Thanks to the tahini, dill, and Kalamata olives, it is also bursting with delicious Mediterranean flavour. Serve warm or at room temperature with pita bread and vegetables for a healthy snack or appetizer.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

    3 shallots, thinly sliced

    2 garlic cloves, minced

    2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) fresh lemon juice

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) tahini

    to taste, salt and pepper

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh dill

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh parsley

    2 tsp (10 mL) maple syrup

    1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped Kalamata olives

    1/3 cup (75 mL) crumble Feta cheese

    olive oil, for drizzling

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute shallots and garlic for about 2-3 minutes, until fragrant and golden. Stir in the lentils, 1/3 cup (75 mL) water, lemon juice, and tahini. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, turn heat to low and stir in dill, parsley, and maple syrup. Cook for another minute, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped Kalamata olives. Scrape the dip into a serving dish and top with crumbled Feta and drizzle with olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature, with pita bread or crackers.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 2 Tbsp (30 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 100
  • Total Fat 5 g
  • Saturated Fat 1 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 9 g
  • Dietary Fibre 2 g
  • Sugar 1 g
  • Protein 4 g
  • Sodium 170 mg
  • Potassium 127 mg
  • Folate 5 mcg

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