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Рецепт Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls
by Homemade & Yummy

Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls

Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls are easy to make and party perfect. Add some interesting texture, taste and nutrition to your holiday appetizers. #LoveLentils #Sponsored

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Ингредиенты

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked green lentils (can also use canned lentils)
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
  • 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned black pepper
  • 2 tsp. sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes)
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

Инструкции

  1. To prepare dried green lentils: Rinse 1 cup of lentils in a strainer under running water to remove dust and debris
  2. In a sauce pan add 3 cups of water for every 1 cup of dried lentils
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes)
  4. Let cool completely. They can also be made a day or two in advance and kept in the fridge
  5. NOTE** be sure to add salt AFTER cooking to prevent the lentils from being tough
  6. If you are using canned lentils, be sure to rinse them well before adding to the recipe**
  7. For the cream cheese balls: Place softened cream cheese in a bowl
  8. Using a hand held mixer, whip until smooth and fluffy
  9. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oil, pepper and seasonings
  10. Mix well
  11. Add cold lentils, and mix well
  12. Place in fridge to chill. If you are in a hurry, place bowl into freezer for about 10 minutes (don't forget about it in there...or it will freeze)
  13. Using a 2 inch scoop, scoop out the balls and place them on a serving tray
  14. They can be used as is, or placed on top of a cracker
  15. ENJOY!!