Brown Lentil Cretons: A Delicious Vegan Spread

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Cretons, traditionally a Quebec specialty made from pork, are often enjoyed on slices of toast or crackers. This vegan version with brown lentils is a tasty and healthy alternative that will surprise your taste buds while giving you a good dose of protein and fiber. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your tastes. So, without further ado, here is how to prepare your own brown lentil cretons!

Ingredients :

• 3/4 cup raw brown lentils
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast
• 2 cups of water or vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon all-spice

Steps :

1. Grind the brown lentils until you get a grainy texture.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the onion and garlic.
3. Add the ground lentils to the pan and mix well .
4. Add tamari, nutritional yeast, salt and allspice.
5. Add the water or vegetable stock and simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Transfer the mixture to containers and cover with plastic wrap before refrigerating.

And there you have it, you are now ready to enjoy your homemade brown lentil cretons! Feel free to customize the recipe according to your preferences. Good tasting !