Yellow Lentil Dip
Quick and easy to prepare, creamy, flavorful and delicious.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup split yellow lentils
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup tahini stirred
- 2 garlic cloves preferably roasted garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black peper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika optional
- For topping optional :
- Sesame seeds chopped parsley and dill, pumpkin seeds, chopped olives
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add lentils and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Drain well and let them sit at room temperature to cool down for 5 minutes.
- In a food processor combine the lentils, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander and smoked paprika.
- Blend until smooth. Transfer to a plate. Add toppings.
- Serve.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.