Name: Green Lentil Spread
Yield: Makes 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 head of garlic; 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled carrot; 3 small sprigs thyme; 2 small sprigs rosemary; 1 bay leaf; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup French green lentils or brown lentils (8 ounces), rinsed; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth; 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice

©Romulo Yanes

A great spread alternative to hummus (and a fixture with crudités or on sandwiches in the BA Test Kitchen). French green lentils work best here, but the most important ingredient of the recipe is top-quality extra-virgin olive oil.

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