Walnut Pâté with Lentils

What is more healthier than nuts and lentils? Walnuts  provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and lentils contain high levels of protein and fiber.

Pâté de noix aux lentilles (French)

Serves 8

2 cups (260 g) organic red lentils, rinsed

1 bay leaf

4 cups (520 g) water

1 tsp. (5 ml) olive oil

1 diced organic onion

3 minced organic garlic

basil

1 1/2 cups (195 g) organic walnuts, toasted or not

parsley

1 tsp. (5 ml) organic lemon juice

1 Tbs. (15 ml) balsamic. vinegar

~Occitan (lenga d’òc) (Romance language spoken in southern France, Monaco, Italy’s Occitan Valleys, and Catalonia’s Val d’Aran)~

un 1. In a pot, add the lentils, bay leaf, and water.

dos 2. Bring to a boil, uncover for 10 minutes.

tres 3. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer about 25-35 minutes.

quatre 4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.

cinc 5. Sauté the onions, garlic, and basil about 4 minutes.

sièis 6. Remove the bay leaf.

sèt 7. Add everything except the balsamic to a food processor.

uèch 8. Purée until creamy.

nòu 9. Mix in the balsamic vinegar.

dètz 10. Serve with (gluten-free) chips, vegetables,  and/or bread.

lentil plant