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Red Lentil Pâté Recipe

A healthy starter, a side dish or a snack that is vegan and gluten-free.
Course: Snack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils

    (185 g)

  • cup filtered water (360 ml)
  • 1 2-inch (5 cm) piece of kombu
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Put the lentils in a medium pot, cover them with tap water, swish them around with your fingers, and drain. Repeat and return the drained lentils to the pot. Add the filtered water, kombu, and garlic and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and all the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and remove the kombu (compost it).
  • Add the olive oil and salt and stir vigorously until the lentils and garlic are smooth and creamy. Drizzle with olive oil and serve warm or at room temperature. Store the cooled pâté in a jar or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

The pâté will firm up when chilled. To serve, heat it in a covered saucepan with a splash of water over low heat, stirring frequently, until warmed through and creamy. Season with salt if needed.