Name: Seasoned Mashed Lentils
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cups, 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed and picked over; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

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Seasoned Mashed Lentils created by Kitty Z

So simple, yet so good! A great side dish or cracker spread. Be sure to use freshly ground pepper in this, as it makes a big difference in the flavor. (Slightly adapted from a recipe in The Low Oxalate Cookbook, Book Two.)

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ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup dried lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 teaspoon olive oil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon onion powder
¹⁄₈ teaspoon garlic powder

directions

Place dried lentils, and enough water to cover them, in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until very soft and well cooked--stirring occasionally, and adding water as needed. Remove from heat.
Mash lentils with a potato masher or fork; then add olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, and mix well.
Cover pan and let sit for about five minutes before serving.

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"So simple, yet so good! A great side dish or cracker spread. Be sure to use freshly ground pepper in this, as it makes a big difference in the flavor. (Slightly adapted from a recipe in The Low Oxalate Cookbook, Book Two.)"

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question by hurlise414

2/11/2021

You drain the water from boiling the lentils first before mashing right?

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review by jamie p.

7/18/2020

THANK YOU!! You saved my gross overcooked lentils I had shoved into my fridge with this one. With some tweaks u could make this a high-protein healthier alternative for mashed potatoes!

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review by Aram5262

8/23/2013

I made some changes to this one, with favorable results. I fried a bit of onion and garlic in some butter before adding the lentils and cut out the dry spices. Also, when the lentils were ready, I tossed in dash or two of bread crumbs to make the consistency more like mashed potatoes; just enough to get the lentils a little tacky. Great side dish for vegetarian comfort foods. Thanks for the recipe!

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review by Autsayder

10/27/2010

This tasted pretty good on it's own, but I used it as a sandwich spread and unfortunately, it got a little lost amongst all the other flavors. Next time I'll just eat it as a side dish or a dip. Thanks for sharing!

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review by Ruth Platt

6/28/2009

This recipe has become a staple part of my diet. Absolutely love it. Never felt compelled to write a review before, but this is so simple, quick, affordable, and tasty! Excellent.

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