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Photo, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.
A good source of protein and folate, enjoy this dip with your favourite raw veggies.
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup red lentils, rinsed
1/4 tsp tumeric
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped mint, plus more for garnish
1. Combine water, lentils and turmeric in a medium saucepan, preferably non-stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until tender, about 15 min. Let cool completely, about 40 min.
2. Whirl garlic and salt in a food processor, scraping down side as needed. Add lentil mixture and oil to food processor. Whirl until very smooth, then season with pepper and stir in chopped mint. Transfer to a serving dish.
3. Garnish with more olive oil and sprinkle with mint leaves. Serve at room temperature. (Dip will thicken as it cools.)