Red lentil and peanut dip is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or even a main course. It's a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and it can be made in just a few minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a healthy and flavorful snack, this red lentil and peanut dip is sure to please.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LENTIL AND SPLIT PEA DIP WITH ROASTED GARLIC NAAN
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Squeeze pulp from head of roasted garlic into a small food processor. Add oil, cumin, cayenne, lemon zest, and salt and pepper and process until smooth.
- Spread garlic mixture evenly over the naan, place on a baking sheet, and bake until just heated through and slightly crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cilantro or parsley. Cut into pieces and serve warm with the Lentil and Split Pea Dip.
- Cook lentils and split peas in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 35 minutes. Drain.
- Heat 1/3 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is soft. Add turmeric and cumin and cook 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a food processor. Add cooked lentils and split peas, cilantro, lemon juice, chili powder and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Process until smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to a medium bowl.
MALAYSIAN FLATBREAD (ROTI CANAI) WITH CURRIED LENTIL DIP
With a crispy, crunchy exterior and a stretchy, chewy interior, these Malaysian flatbread (roti canai) are easier to make than they look. Served alongside a delicious curried lentil dip, this taste combination is ridiculously good!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Asian Recipes
Time 10h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Combine bread flour, sugar, kosher salt, egg, melted butter, and water for roti canai in a mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer to a work surface and knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms, about 7 minutes.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and form each one into a ball. Coat each ball with vegetable oil, transfer to a plate, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 8 hours, to overnight.
- Melt butter for dip in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, kosher salt, curry powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir together and saute until onion has softened and spices are fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook until it starts to toast and caramelize on the bottom of the pan, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in cold water and coconut milk. Add lentils; stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 40 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Reduce heat to low and keep warm while you prepare the roti canai.
- Place 1/4 cup melted butter in a bowl. Transfer rested dough balls onto a lightly oiled work surface. Flatten each ball slightly and rub a little melted butter on top. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let it warm up slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Press on top of the plastic wrap to flatten warmed dough. Remove plastic wrap and add a bit more butter. Stretch each piece from the center out to get it as thin as possible (until almost see-through), adding more butter as needed. Don't worry if there are a few small tears.
- Sprinkle on more melted butter, then pull two sides in towards the center until touching and overlapping slightly. Pull the other two edges in the same way to form a square. Cover with plastic wrap and flatten roti canai one more time.
- Add some melted butter to a skillet set over medium or medium-low heat. Add roti canai and cook until browned, flaky, and crispy on the outside and fully cooked through on the inside, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet and smush it with your hands to fluff it up and separate the layers of dough. Repeat to cook remaining roti canai.
- Sprinkle the curried red lentil dip with cilantro and sliced serrano peppers and serve alongside the roti canai.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 810.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
LENTILS AND RED PEPPER DIP
Make and share this Lentils and Red Pepper Dip recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Spreads
Time 35m
Yield 1 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, softened bell peppers and garlic in oil. Add salt and pepper. Add chicken stock, lentils and lemon juice. Bring to boil. Cover and let simmer about 15 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- In a food processor, reduce in a creamy puree. Adjust seasoning. Let cool. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
- Serve as a dip with grilled pita bread, veggies or as a garnish for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.8, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 206.7, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 18.9
RED LENTIL DIP
Steps:
- Place lentils and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are very soft, about 45 minutes. Drain through a fine-mesh sieve until mixture is thick but not dry.
- Place the lentils in a food processor. Process until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients except the parsley. Process until smooth. Serve with crackers, and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked lentils. You can find them in the canned goods section of your grocery store.
- If you don't have peanut butter, you can use another type of nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter.
- Red pepper flakes add a bit of heat to the dip. If you don't like spicy food, you can omit them.
- Serve the dip with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables. You can also use it as a sandwich spread.
Conclusion:
Red lentil and peanut dip is a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, chunky or smooth, this dip is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give red lentil and peanut dip a try. You won't be disappointed!
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