LENTIL HUMMUS

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Categories     Food Processor     Garlic     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Lemon     Lentil     Sesame     Simmer     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons coarse salt
1/2 pound lentils, picked over (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
5 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 to 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
toasted pita wedges

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts water with salt to a boil and simmer lentils about 15 minutes, or until al dente. In a colander drain lentils and rinse under cold water, draining well. Transfer lentils to a bowl and chill 20 minutes.
  • In a food processor pureĆ© lentils, tahini, garlic paste, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water until smooth. With motor running add oil in a stream, adding up to 1/4 cup remaining water if mixture is too thick. Season hummus with salt and pepper.
  • Hummus may be made one day ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap. Bring hummus to room temperature before serving. Serve with pita toasts.

Hassan Gull
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This hummus is delicious! It is a great healthy snack or appetizer. I will definitely be making this again.


Meggie Mbalo
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I love this lentil hummus! It is so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Maxamed Mursal
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This hummus is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It is also a very affordable and healthy snack or appetizer.


Mutesi Faima
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I was looking for a healthy and delicious hummus recipe and this one is perfect! It is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ariyan Monna
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This hummus is delicious and healthy. I love the nutty flavor of the lentils. It is a great snack or appetizer.


Aqib Ali Qumbrani
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This hummus is amazing! It is so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is incredible. I love the combination of lentils and tahini. I will definitely be making this again.


Nakibuuka Prossie
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I made this lentil hummus for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brain Lesss
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This hummus is delicious! It is so easy to make and it is a great healthy snack or appetizer. I love the flavor of the lentils and the tahini. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonathan Bunce
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this lentil hummus is. I'm not usually a fan of hummus, but this one is really delicious. The lentils give it a nice texture and the flavor is very well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdirahman Daahir
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Wow! This is the best hummus I've ever had. It is so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of lentils and tahini. I will definitely be making this again and again.


manandhar yam
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This lentil hummus is fantastic! It is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional hummus. The lentils add a nice nutty flavor and make the hummus extra creamy. I will definitely be making this again.