High Protein Vegan Lentil Olive Spread

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are often lower in sodium and can add a different flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is often healthier.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley can be more cost-effective and still add flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Add Beluga lentils to a food processor.

Add black olives from Greece to the food processor.

Add a pinch of salt and a big pinch of pepper to the processor.

Add freshly picked thyme and oregano to the processor.

Add some fresh rosemary to the processor.

Add olive oil to the processor.

Blend the mixture for 30 seconds until chunky.

If desired, add a little water or more olive oil to achieve a smoother texture.

Transfer the spread to a small bowl.

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