Lentils take the place of the liver in
this tasty spread...you won't miss the liver.
Mock Chopped Liver
- 1 cup dried lentils
2 cups chicken broth*
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Garnishes: chopped green onions, walnut halves, baby leaf lettuce
- Bring lentils and chicken broth to a boil
in a large saucepan over medium heat; cover, reduce heat, and
simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until lentils are
tender. Drain lentils, if necessary.
- Saute chopped onion in hot vegetable oil
in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until
onion is tender.
- Process one-third of lentils, one-third
of onion, and one-third of walnuts in a food processor, in 3
batches, until mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
- Stir together lentil mixture, salt, and
pepper. Line a 3-cup mold with plastic wrap. Spoon lentil mixture
into mold. Cover and chill 8 hours.
- Unmold onto a serving plate. Garnish,
if desired. Serve with celery sticks and crackers.
Makes 3 cups.
* Beef or vegetable broth may be substituted
for chicken broth.
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