Backpacking Red Lentil Spread: Easy Trail Dip

Ingredients

• •1 cup Red lentils
• •3 cups Water
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •2 cloves Garlic
• •2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• •1 cup Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro)
• •to taste Salt
• •to taste Pepper
• •1 teaspoon Cumin

Equipment

• • Pot
• • Blender or food processor
• • Measuring cups & spoons
• • Cutting board
• • Knife

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils and drain.
2. 2In a pot, combine the lentils and water, bring to a boil, and then simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
3. 3In a blender or food processor, add cooked lentils, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
4. 4Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. 5Serve immediately as a dip or spread or refrigerate for later use.