Lentil Hummus is made from red lentils and sesame seeds. It's creamy, smooth, a little bit spicy, and delicious. Vegan, gluten free, easy
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 10
Author Meme
Ingredients
3cupswater
1cupred lentilsuncooked, rinsed & sorted
1small oniondiced
1clovegarlicminced
¼cupsesame seeds or tahini
½teaspoonsalt
¾teaspoonsmoked paprika
⅛teaspoonred pepper flakes
1tablespoonlemon juice or water
2tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Add the water, lentils, and onion to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until lentils are softened but not mushy.
Drain, rinse, and let cool for about 10 minutes.
Add cooled lentil-onion mixture to a food processor. Top with garlic, sesame seeds, salt, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Process until smooth and well combined. Season as desired.
Serve with vegetable slices, whole wheat crackers, or chips. Enjoy!