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Lentil And Spinach Puffs With Plum-date Dip Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 c dried small red lentils
  • 2 tbsps lemon juice
  • 2 tsps all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  •  Remaining Ingredient:
  •  Dip:
  • 4 whole pitted dates
  • 1/8 tsp baking powder
  •  Puffs:
  • 3 1/2 c coarsely sliced spinach (about 5 oz)
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced seeded serrano chile
  • 2 tbsps thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
  • 3 tbsps water
  • 3 tbsps peanut oil, divided
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1 1/2 tsps sugar
  • 4 pitted prunes
  •  Cilantro sprigs (optional)
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced fresh cilantro

Directions
  • Step #1 Sort & wash lentils; place this in a bowl.
  • Step #2 Cover up with water to 2 inches above lentils.
  • Step #3 Cover up & put in the fridge 8 hrs or overnight.
  • Step #4 Drain well.
  • Step #5 Place lentils & 3 tbsps water in a food processor/blender; process until smooth, scraping bowl every once in awhile.
  • Step #6 Combine the pureed lentils, spinach, & next 7 ingredients (spinach through garlic), stirring well.
  • Step #7 Heat 1 tbsp oil In a large-ish nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Step #8 Drop lentil mixture by heaping tbsps into pan.
  • Step #9 Cook 2 mins on each side or until lightly browned.
  • Step #10 Remove from pan.
  • Step #11 Cover up & keep warm.
  • Step #12 Repeat procedure with remaining oil & lentil mixture.
  • Step #13 To prepare dip, mix 1/2 c water & remaining ingredients in a mixer; process until well mixed.
  • Step #14 Serve with puffs.
  • Step #15 Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
  • Enjoy the Lentil & Spinach Puffs with Plum-Date Dip recipe

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