Rosemary-Infused French Lentil Spread with Toasted Baguette
A smooth, savory spread made from cooked lentils and rosemary, perfect for toasting or spreading on crusty bread for an elegant yet simple appetizer.
Cuisine: French
Category: Quick Meals
Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.
Serves 6.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, cooked French green lentils
- 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh rosemary
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1, sliced Baguette
Instructions
- Step 1: Transfer 1 cup cooked French green lentils to a food processor. Add 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Process for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides once. Stop when the mixture holds together without being runny.
- Step 3: Spread the lentil mixture evenly on toasted baguette slices. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to let flavors deepen before serving.