Red Lentil Dip

• 1 cup dried red lentils
• 3 cups vegetable broth (homemade or bought)
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, roasted and chopped
• Salt and pepper
• Freshly chopped parsley

In a saucepan, cook the red lentils in the broth until soft and mushy.

Place the lentils in a food processor, together with the garlic, tomato and red bell pepper and season. Process until smooth. Arrange on a plate, sprinkle with parsley and serve with whole wheat crackers, rice crackers or crusty bread.