If you're in the mood for a homemade dip, you'll want to check out this Red lentils* Prepare a vegan spread. It tastes just as good on bread as it does with cucumber or carrot sticks.
You can buy spreads and then always fall back on the same small selection of vegan offerings, or you can make a delicious Red lentils* Make your own spread.
It's very simple and you are completely flexible in terms of taste. Add only the spices and herbs you really like to the recipe.
With little tweaks, you can make the recipe a little different each time - depending on what's in the pantry and needs to be used up.
That's how this recipe came about, by the way. In the beginning, the plan behind it was rather the utilization of leftovers. Today, this lentil recipe is one of my favorites.
It is very easy to prepare a vegan lentil spread. You can easily do without cream cheese, sour cream and Co.
Red lentils* are very creamy after cooking and provide the perfect consistency for spreads and dips of all kinds.
But that's not the only reason why it's worth reaching for red lentils. They also look good. Compared to conventional lentils, which look like mush after pureeing. :)
Try these delicious lentil balls!
Why you should make this red lentil spread vegan
You are not a vegan? Neither am I. But I try to eat as little animal foods as possible. Lentils are mega healthy. They contain a lot of vegetable protein and complex carbohydrates.
These carbs ensure that you feel full for a long time. If you are very active in sports and are in the muscle building phase, you should eat a lot of lentils. They make you strong, help build muscle, keep you full and give you energy for a long time.
Mixed with a little veggies like in this spread recipe, you'll benefit all along the line. But let's get right to the recipe. You're probably already curious about what's responsible for this beautiful color.
In the mood for more spreads? Try this one with zucchini and dill!
This Red lentils* Spread is
- vegan and therefore lactose-free and free of eggs or meat
- prepared in a few minutes
- perfect for those who want to prepare a lentil spread vegan and do without animal products
- optimal for someone who wants variety on the bread
- can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
Red lentils* by the way, you can order it from Amazon or buy it in health food stores.
Red lentil spread with curry
Ingredients
- 100 g Red lentils
- 200 ml Vegetable broth
- 5 cm Leeks
- 1 Carrot
- 2 EL Olive oil
- 1 TL Curry
- 1 TL Ground caraway
- 2 TL Lemon juice
- ½ TL Salt
Anleitung
- Cook the red lentils in the vegetable broth. Chop the carrots and leeks and add them.
- The lentils are ready after a few minutes. Let them cool a little.
- Add olive oil, curry, cumin, lemon juice and salt.
- Off with it in the food processor alternatively works's also with the blender.
- The lentil spread tastes best if you leave it in the refrigerator overnight.
If you have prepared too much, the spread goes in a Tupperware box with a lid in the refrigerator. You can eat it without hesitation for three days.
If it's too boring for you on bread, just dip carrots, celery or cucumber pieces into it. Tastes great not only in the office, but also after a workout.
Great lentil love: Vegan Bolognese!
How you can refine the lentil dip
You are not quite convinced of the recipe and would like to change something? No problem, I do not hold it against you :). Because depending on whether you prepare the recipe as a dip or spread and what you eat with it, other spices can also be mega delicious.
Here come a few inspirations for you to keep the red lentil spread vegan and refine.
- Paprika powder
- Garam Masala spice blend
- Chili oil, chili pepper
- Fresh herbs like parsley or coriander
- Ginger
- Soy sauce
- Who likes it a little sweet: Raisins or apple pieces
- Garlic or garlic powder
- briefly and sharply fried onion
Our conclusion
If you want to prepare a vegan lentil spread, you only need a few ingredients. Especially curry harmonizes wonderfully with red lentils. Whether as a dip, on bread or as a sauce on pasta - the recipe is always perfect. By the way, it also looks great in a salad bowl!
Good luck and enjoy it!
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