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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!
Servings: 16 servings
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
