Lentil Cilantro Dip

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry yellow lentils
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 4 cups water
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• Green food coloring, if desired
• Pita chips

Directions

1. Mix the onion, lentils, cumin, water, salt, and pepper in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender and falling apart.  Remove from the heat and cool.
2. In a food processor, blend the lentil mixture, cilantro, olive oil, and lime juice until smooth.  Add green food coloring to reach desired color.
3. Serve in a bowl with pita chips for dipping.