Lentil & Tomato Spread

(submitted by Dottielongfrock)

Into a small saucepan put 4oz red lentils with enough water to cover.

Bring to the boil skim off the scum that forms.

Simmer until lentils are reduced to a pulp adding hot water a little at a time if needed.

When the lentils are cooked and dry looking add 1teasp tomato puree a squeeze of lemon juice salt(optional but does help in this) black pepper and 1 teasp olive oil (also optional) Keep in the fridge Can be used as a pate for toast or slapped in a sandwich with other ingredients...alfalfa is particularly good with it

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