Title: Adas careh (lentil butter)
 Categories: Appetizers, Ethnic, Vegetarian
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
      1 c  Uncooked lentils
    1/2 ts Salt
  2 1/4 c  Water
      1 tb Olive oil
      6 ea Green onions, sliced
      1 sm Garlic clove, minced
  1 1/2 tb Parsley
      1 ds Cayenne
      1 ds Turmeric
    1/4 c  Water, as needed
 
  Combine water, lentils, salt in a pot.  Cook till lentils are soft.
  Drain, reserve stock.
  
  Heat oil in skillet & saute onions & garlic till onions are
  translucent. Add parsley & spices & cook another minute. Set aside.
  
  Combine lentils, cooking water & onion mixture in a food processor,
  adding more water a tb at a time as needed till the mixture reaches a
  spreadable consistency.
  
  Refrigerate a few hours before serving.  Spread on whole grain
  crackers or use as a vegetable dip.