Red Lentil Hummus

Hummus is believed to have originated in Egypt over 7000 years ago and has since become a popular dish in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Red Lentil Hummus

Cooking Method: Blending Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tahini
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the red lentils under cold water.
2. In a pot, add the lentils and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain the cooked lentils and let them cool.
4. In a food processor, add the cooked lentils, garlic cloves, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and salt.
5. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. Transfer the red lentil hummus to a serving dish.
8. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.
9. Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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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.