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Red Lentil Hummus

A delicious and healthy twist on traditional hummus, made with red lentils.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika for garnish

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the red lentils in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until lentils are soft. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine the cooked lentils, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Transfer the hummus to a mixing bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. 4. Garnish with paprika before serving. Enjoy with pita bread or fresh vegetables.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Hummus, Red Lentil
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