@lovegoood230: Simple Bread Basket Recipe with Bread, Dates, Olives, and Lentil Paste Ingredients 🥯🍞🥖🥨🥐 * 4 flatbreads or pieces of rustic bread * 1 cup dates * 1/2 cup green and black olives * 1 cup cooked lentils * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 teaspoon lemon juice * A pinch of salt * A pinch of cumin (optional) * Fresh herbs for garnish Instructions * Cook the lentils in water until tender. * Drain well and place them in a bowl. * Mash the lentils with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and cumin. * Mix until a rustic paste forms. * Quickly warm the bread in a skillet or in a low-temperature oven. * Arrange the bread in a simple basket. * Place the dates on one side. * Add the olives in a small bowl or directly to the basket. * Place the lentil paste in a small earthenware or ceramic dish. * Finish with fresh herbs. * Serve as a humble, comforting meal meant to be shared.#amen🙏