Instructions: Rinse lentils. In a medium saucepan, combine lentils with remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are very soft, about 25 to 30 minutes. Mash lentils or blend in food processor until almost smooth.

Serving Ideas : Use Santa Fe Lentils in place of meat or beans in quesadillas, tacos, burritos or nachos. Or sprinkle with grated monterey jack or cheddar cheese and use as a side dish.

Yield: "4 cups"

NOTES : This just-north-of-the-border spread is almost as easy to fix as opening a can of bean dip.

a sandwich filling or mix with chopped tomato and cilantro, a little cheese for a nacho-dip

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