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Red lentil dip with vegetables in a bowl
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RED LENTIL HUMMUS (DIP)

Red Lentil Hummus - creamy, flavorful and delicious hummus dip, made with split red lentils instead of chickpeas.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red lentil dip
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tahini stirred
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp sumac optional
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add lentils and cook for 15 minutes. Drain well and let them sit at room temperature to cool down for 10 minutes.
  • In a food processor combine the lentils, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, sumac, coriander, Cayenne and paprika.
  • Blend until smooth. Serve.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg