Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           lentils
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   2 1/4  cups          water
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   6                    green onions -- sliced
   1      small         garlic clove -- minced
   1 1/2  tablespoons   parsley
   1      dash          cayenne
   1      dash          turmeric
     1/4  cup           water -- as needed

Preparation:

Combine water, lentils, salt in a pot. Cook till lentils are soft. Drain, reserve stock. Heat oil in skillet and saute onions and garlic till onions are translucent. Add parsley and spices and cook another minute. Set aside. Combine lentils, cooking water and onion mixture in a food processor, adding more water a tb at a time as needed till the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency. Refrigerate a few hours before serving. Spread on whole grain crackers or use as a vegetable dip.

Nutritional Information:

Calories 267, Fat 4.3g, CFF 13.6%, Carbohydrates 44g, Fiber 20.5, Protein 17.8g