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  • Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls

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    Green Lentil Mini Cream Cheese Balls
    Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Servings: 36
    by Homemade & Yummy
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    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

    Ingredients

    • 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

    Directions

    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!!

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