Lentil Hummus

Lentil Hummus is made from red lentils and sesame seeds. It's creamy, smooth, a little bit spicy, and delicious. Vegan, gluten-free, easy

I have a special place in my heart for hummus.

It's just so wonderful and you can make it many different ways: Roasted Garlic Hummus, Spinach and Avocado Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, and Edamame Hummus to name a few.

I love how it is so versatile. It's a snack. It's a dip. It's a sandwich spread. It's a condiment. It's whatever you want it to be.

Typically, hummus is made with chickpeas and tahini {sesame seed paste}.

I don't ever want to buy tahini so I usually skip it. I also like to keep things basic & easy, so my readers will actually try the recipe instead of fretting over trying to find a jar of sesame seed paste.

This time, I totally changed it up and didn't use either chickpeas or tahini.

Does that mean it can't be called hummus? I don't know, nor does it matter in this instance.

What matters is that it is good enough to be put next to the other football party foods and still be eaten. And I think this one would stand up to that test.

It's creamy and smooth, a little bit spicy, and a lot delicious.

I cooked some lentils to make this, so yes, it takes a few extra minutes of work. But it's worth it.

You cook red lentils and a diced onion. Drain; let cool; then process with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and sesame seeds.

However, if you already have tahini, go ahead and use an equal amount of tahini in place of the sesame seeds.

I used red lentils because I think they look prettier and don't get as mushy as the green ones. I have never tried this hummus with green lentils so I can't vouch for the results but I imagine it'd still taste yummy.

I based my recipe on an old one from the Kashi website, but I made a few changes.

I added in an onion because why not? and I love adding veggies to any recipe if possible.

I also used less lemon juice and a touch less paprika just because I didn't want it to be too smoky. I thought the amount I used was perfect, but it's definitely a matter of personal preference so feel free to adjust.

The lemon juice isn't totally necessary but it definitely brightens the flavor. I recommend it but don't skip this recipe just because you forgot the lemon. You can use an equal amount of water. Simple as that.

Anywho, I hope you try this recipe!

Meme