Savory Sprouted Lentil Nut Spread
Transform your snacking or meal prep game with this delightfully creamy and protein-packed Savory Sprouted Lentil Nut Spread! Brimming with wholesome ingredients like sprouted lentils, raw cashews, walnuts, and fresh parsley, this nutrient-dense spread is the perfect fusion of earthy flavors and zesty brightness from fresh lemon juice and vibrant spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it's an easy, vegan, and gluten-free option to pair with crackers, fresh veggies, or as a rich, savory addition to sandwiches and wraps. Whether you're hosting a gathering or meal-prepping for the week, this spread offers unbeatable versatility and a satisfying pop of flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sprouted lentils
- 0.5 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Place the sprouted lentils, raw cashews, and walnuts into a food processor or high-speed blender.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, parsley, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until it starts to come together, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency, and blend again until smooth and creamy. Add more water, one teaspoon at a time, if the mixture is too thick.
Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the spread to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately with crackers, fresh vegetables, or as a sandwich spread, or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.8 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1188 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 858 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
