Lentil Hummus
This lentil hummus comes together easily and is awesome for snacking and appetizer-ing. It's healthy and full of nutrition. Serve with pita chips, veggies, or in sandwiches.
Servings: 12 servings (3 cups)
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils, I used green lentils
- 2 large garlic cloves
- ¼ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup pure tahini
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Do ahead: Cook dry lentils in salted water, according to package instruction, until soft (I cooked mine about 35 minutes.) Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well again.
- Place cooked/cooled lentils and all remaining ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Use blade attachment to process until mixture is smooth and creamy. If needed, add 1 TB water at a time to thin to desired consistency.
- Use a rubber spatula to transfer hummus into serving bowl. Optional: garnish with additional olive oil on top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Cook lentils until very soft so they blend into a smooth, creamy texture without any graininess.
- Drain and cool the lentils completely before blending to prevent the hummus from becoming too loose.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. It adds brightness and balances the richness of the tahini and olive oil.
- Smoked paprika lends a distinctly smoky flavor to this recipe, and is highly recommended. However, if you cannot find it, you may use regular paprika without the smoky flavor.
- Lentils may be cooked 1-2 days beforehand, to save time on the day of hummus-making.
- Freshly made hummus can be kept in airtight container in fridge for up to a week.
- Drizzle olive oil on top before serving for a fresh, glossy finish.
- This recipe is part of our Appetizing Dip Recipes Collection.
- We love serving this lentil hummus with chips, veggies, bread, or even as a spread in sandwiches.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg