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red lentil hummus

Red Lentil Hummus

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A delicious and easy-to-make alternative to traditional chickpea hummus.
Course Appetizer, dip
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword easy hummus recipe, homemade hummus, red lentil hummus, red lentil recipe, red lentils, vegan dip, vegan hummus recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 257.8
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry red lentils
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 2 ice cubes

Instructions

  • Add the lentils to a medium sauce pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered until the lentils are soft, approximately 15 minutes. 
  • Drain, allow to cool, then transfer to a blender with the remaining ingredients. Combine until smooth. 
  • Enjoy immediately with your ingredients of choice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 257.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.3g | Protein: 14.6g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Sodium: 445.2mg | Potassium: 542.4mg | Fiber: 15.2g | Sugar: 1.6g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 56.8mg | Iron: 4.3mg