Red Lentil Hummus Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup of red lentils, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1-2 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 cup water for thinning purposes
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
To a small pot, add the red lentils and 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to the boil on medium heat then lower to simmer and cover until lentils are cooked through and all the water has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
To a food processor or blender, add the cooked lentils, garlic clove, tahini, lemon juice, cumin powder, and 2 tbsp of water to start. Blend until smooth, adding water to thin as needed. Taste to adjust seasoning if needed.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Facts
Did you know 1 cup of lentils contains 18g of protein?
