Lentil Dip

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are commonly used in various cuisines around the world. They are also known for their high fiber content, which can help promote digestive health.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Lentil Dip

Cooking Method: Blending, Boiling Cuisine: International Courses: Any, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the red lentils under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the lentils. Cook for about 15 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain the cooked lentils and let them cool.
4. In a blender or food processor, combine the cooked lentils, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, and salt. Blend until smooth.
5. If the dip is too thick, add a little water to achieve the desired consistency.
6. Transfer the lentil dip to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.
7. Serve with sliced vegetables, pita bread, or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 2g

Protein 9g18%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.