Lentil Butter

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked lentils
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 2¼ cups water
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 6 green onions, sliced
 * 1 small garlic clove, minced
 * 1½ tbsp parsley
 * 1 dash cayenne
 * 1 dash turmeric
 * ¼ cup water, as needed

Directions

 * 1) Combine water, lentils, salt in a pot.
 * 2) Cook till lentils are soft.
 * 3) Drain, reserve stock.
 * 4) Heat oil in skillet and saute onions and garlic till onions are translucent.
 * 5) Add parsley and spices and cook another minute.
 * 6) Set aside.
 * 7) Combine lentils, cooking water and onion mixture in a food processor
 * 8) Refrigerate a few hours before serving.
 * 9) Spread on whole grain crackers or use as a vegetable dip.