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Red Lentil Hummus
20 min prep time
30 min cook time
8servings
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Powerful + Pairings
How to Make Red Lentil Hummus
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20 min prep time
30 min cook time
8servings
2 tbsp
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a small saucepan combine water and dried red lentils and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until lentils have split and become soft. Cool and transfer to a food processor.
- Add olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt and black pepper and process 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
- Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator up to 5 days until serving time.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
2 tbsp
- Amount per serving Calories 50
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Total Fat
3g
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 75mg
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Total Carbohydrate
5g
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Total Sugars 0g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 2g
- Potassium 90mg
- Phosphorous 50mg
Ingredients
water
1 1/3 cup
red lentils (dried)
1/3 cup
olive oil
1 tbsp
tahini
1 tbsp
lemon juice
1 tbsp
garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp
ground cumin
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
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