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A hand dipping a pretzel into a bowl of hummus made with a gluten-free lentil recipe.
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Lentil Hummus

A lentil hummus recipe that makes a wonderful appetizer or snack.  It is gluten free, dairy free, and vegan!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 16 servings
Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ c. lentils cooked
  • 2 T. lemon juice
  • ¼ c. tahini
  • ¼ c. olive oil
  • 1 ½ t. cumin
  • 1 ¼ t. salt
  • ½ t. paprika
  • ¼ t. garlic powder
  • ¼ t. red pepper flakes
  • 2 T. water or reserved lentil liquid

Instructions

  • To cook the lentils, place ~1 cup uncooked lentils in a pot and cover by 1-2 inches with water. Heat pot to boiling and then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  • In the bowl of a food processor combine lemon juice and tahini. Process for 30 seconds. Add in olive oil and process for another 30 seconds.
  • Add remaining ingredients and half of the 2 ½ c. of cooked lentils. Process for 1 minute.
  • Add remaining lentils and 2 T. water or reserved liquid from cooking lentils. Process for 1-2 minutes or until hummus is completely smooth.
  • Serve with chips or pretzels and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 11g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 3mg