Red Lentil Dip

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup red lentils
2. 4 cups water
3. 1 bay leaf
4. 1 small onion
5. 1 tsp olive oil
6. ⅓ cup pine nuts
7. 3 cloves garlic
8. ½ tsp cumin
9. 1 tsp each oregano, thyme, basil, and salt
10. ½ lemon juiced
11. 1 Tbsp tomato paste

Directions:

1. Bring water, lentil, and bay leaf to a boil, lower heat and simmer lentils until water is almost gone.
2. In a separate pan, dry toast pine nuts for about 2 minutes tossing frequently until they are golden brown.
3. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Sauté onion and garlic in oil or small amount of water for 5-7 minutes.
5. Combine cooked lentils, pine nuts, onion mixture and remaking ingredients in a blender until smooth.
6. Refrigerate for at least an hour and serve with crudités, crackers, or chips.
7. Would also be delicious served over warm veggies.