Lentil Pate Sandwiches

First, let me say Wow! Was this AMAZING! SO good! I have got to share this healthy, easy, yummy recipe with you. It made such a good lunch! My children LOVED it! Anna made the pate yesterday and today we used it for lunch.


Lentil Pate

5 c. chicken broth
2 c. red lentils
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. sesame oil (can use olive oil)
1 t. basil
1 t. oregano
1 t. thyme
2 T. parsley (or 1/2 c. fresh--if using fresh, add this after the onion is done cooking, not with the onion)
1/4 c. bread crumbs, divided
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 t. rice vinegar

Cook the lentils in the broth, bring to a boil, then simmer, covered for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, saute the onion, garlic, and herbs in the sesame oil for about 10 minutes. When the lentils are done, they should be mushy and dissolved. Add the onion mixture and stir to combine. Add 2 T. breadcrumbs to this, as well as the 1 t. rice vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Oil a 9 inch loaf pan and coat with 2 T. bread crumbs. Pour the lentil mixture into the loaf pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. We refrigerated this overnight until it was firm.

To Assemble the Sandwiches:

Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise (I used mayo made with olive oil) on slices of bread. Place on a large baking sheet. Slice the pate thin and put two pieces on each piece of bread. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and broil for 6-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.

That's it! So good!

Enjoy!

In Christ, Laura