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Fresh Bruschetta and Lentil Dip
This Fresh Bruschetta and Lentil Dip is easy, healthy, and perfect for Easter or a summer get together. Feta for the win.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked lentils OR a 1 lb package steamed lentils
- 5 roma tomatoes diced
- 8-10 basil leaves fresh, chopped
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups crumbled feta
- crackers or veggies for dipping
Instructions
- If you are cooking your own lentils, rinse and drain them in a colander. Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil and add the lentils. Boil, covered, until tender but not mushy, about 20-30 minutes. Drain and cool, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Dice the tomatoes and add them to a large bowl, keeping as much of the juice as you can. Chop the basil leaves and mince the garlic and add it to the bowl.
- Add the salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and basil. Stir with a wooden spoon. Add the cooled (or pre-packaged) lentils and feta and stir again.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve with crackers, pitas, on toasted baguettes, or with sliced cucumbers.
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Notes
- You can leave out the dried basil if you want, just add more fresh.I eat this stuff with a spoon, so you can totally make this a side dish if you want.
- Source: The Food Charlatan (inspired by Trader Joe's)
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Potassium
399mg
(11%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
518IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
214mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 399mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 518IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.