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Add a photoGreen 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
Ingredientes
- 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
Direcciones
- To prepare dried green lentils: Rinse 1 cup of lentils in a strainer under running water to remove dust and debris
- In a sauce pan add 3 cups of water for every 1 cup of dried lentils
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes)
- Let cool completely. They can also be made a day or two in advance and kept in the fridge
- **NOTE** be sure to add salt AFTER cooking to prevent the lentils from being tough
- **If you are using canned lentils, be sure to rinse them well before adding to the recipe**
- For the cream cheese balls: Place softened cream cheese in a bowl
- Using a hand held mixer, whip until smooth and fluffy
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oil, pepper and seasonings
- Mix well
- Add cold lentils, and mix well
- 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)
- Using a 2 inch scoop, scoop out the balls and place them on a serving tray
- They can be used as is, or placed on top of a cracker
- ENJOY!!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 20g | |
| Recipe makes 36 servings | |
| Calories 71 | |
| Calories from Fat 21 | 30% |
| Total Fat 2.44g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 1.26g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium 151mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 8.51g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 0.48g | 0% |
| Protein 3.88g | 6% |
