Creamy Lentil Hummus
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange lentils
- 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup Olive oil
- ¼ cup Tahini
- 1 garlic clove
- salt and pepper to taste
- splash of water to thin as necessary
Instructions
Meal Prep Directions:
- Soft boil 1/2 cup of lentils with 1 cup of water or broth covered until liquid is absorbed and lentils are soft (10-15 min) add more water as necessary to cook until soft.
- Add cooked lentils and all other ingredients to a high power blender
- Blend on high until very well combined (add water one tablespoon at a time if it feels too thick)
- Store for up to a week in the fridge and enjoy as a dip, spread, side dish, etc for a healthy high protein and fiber loaded snack!
Nutrition
Not a fan of hummus or garbonzo beans? TRY LENTILS as the base for the creamiest protein, fiber and mineral loaded dip that is simple to make an filling for a snack!
Ingredients:
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1 cup of cooked orange lentils (instructions below)
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Juice of 1 🍋
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1/4cup Olive oil
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1/4c Tahini 🥜 (a nutty store bought spread made from sesame seeds – almost like a peanut butter!)
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1 small garlic clove – a little goes a long way! 🧄
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dash of salt & pepper to flavor
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splash of water to thin as necessary
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optional toppings: sesame seeds and paprika
Directions:
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Soft boil 1 cup of lentils with 2 cups of water or broth covered until liquid is absorbed and lentils are soft (10-15 min) add more water as necessary to cook until soft.
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Add cooked lentils and all other ingredients to a high power blender
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Blend on high until very well combined (add water one tablespoon at a time if it feels too thick)
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Store for up to a week in the fridge and enjoy as a dip, spread, side dish, etc for a healthy high protein and fiber loaded snack!
