Lentil and Split Pea Dip with Roasted Garlic Naan
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 pieces naan
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
- Lentil and Split Pea Dip, recipe follows
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Squeeze pulp from head of roasted garlic into a small food processor.
- Add oil, cumin, cayenne, lemon zest, and salt and pepper and process until smooth.
- Spread garlic mixture evenly over the naan, place on a baking sheet, and bake until just heated through and slightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cilantro or parsley.
- Cut into pieces and serve warm with the Lentil and Split Pea Dip.
- 1 cup dried lentils, picked over
- 1 cup split peas, picked over
- 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cook lentils and split peas in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 35 minutes.
- Drain.
- Heat 1/3 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is soft.
- Add turmeric and cumin and cook 30 seconds.
- Transfer mixture to a food processor.
- Add cooked lentils and split peas, cilantro, lemon juice, chili powder and remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
- Process until smooth.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a medium bowl.
garlic, extravirgin olive oil, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, salt, naan, fresh cilantro, pea
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/lentil-and-split-pea-dip-with-roasted-garlic-naan-recipe.html (may not work)