Red Lentil Hummus
This Red Lentil Hummus has everything you love about traditional hummus, but made with gorgeous red lentils that boast a sweet and nutty flavor. It's lemony, smooth, creamy, and perfect for a nutritious and satisfying snack.
Servings: 8
Calories: 165kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup dried red lentils
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoon tahini paste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice from a lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the lentils: Bring the water to a boil and add your lentils. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until all the water is absorbed, stirring occasionally, it should take 15 to 20 minutes. Let the lentils cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Make the hummus: Add the cooked lentils to a food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Pulse until everything is blended and smooth.
- Serve: Scoop the hummus into a bowl, garnish with smoked paprika. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can make your own pita chips to go with your red lentil hummus! Simply cut the pita into wedges, brush them with a bit of olive oil, and toast them on a sheet pan in the oven at 400F until they started to brown, about 5-10 minutes.
- You don't need to use red lentils for this recipe! Brown or green will both work as substitutes.
- Store your hummus in the fridge for 4-7 days. You can keep it in the same bowl you've served it in covered with plastic wrap, or transfer it to an airtight container.
- Surprisingly, this is a dip that can be frozen without ruining the consistency! Transfer your red lentil hummus to an airtight container, drizzle a thin layer of oil over the top, and store up to 4 months. When you're ready to eat, let it thaw fully either at room temperature for a couple hours or overnight in the fridge. Give it a stir to mix the layer of oil in, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg