Creamy Lentil Hummus
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
- 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
Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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