Green Lentil Hummus
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Green Lentil Hummus
Description
This hummus begins with simmering dried green lentils in vegetable broth until tender but not mushy, then draining and cooling them before processing. The lentils are combined with fresh garlic, creamy tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice, with optional ground cumin and salt for seasoning. The mixture is blended until smooth, with occasional scraping to ensure an even texture.
The finished hummus has a creamy texture and mild flavor distinct from chickpea-based versions, with green lentils lending a deeper earthiness. Drizzling olive oil on top before serving adds richness and a pleasant mouthfeel. It pairs well with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping or spreading.
The recipe invites customization by incorporating your favorite hummus additions alongside the spices or to substitute cumin if preferred, allowing adaptability to different flavor preferences.
Adjust seasonings according to taste and experiment with preferred hummus mix-ins for variety.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils dried
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin optional, ground
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the lentils and broth or water into a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring the liquid to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes.
- Drain the lentils in a colander and return them to the saucepan. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Place the lentils, garlic, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, cumin (if using), and salt into the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S-blade. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
- Transfer the finished hummus to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pita wedges, crackers or veggies for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite hummus stir-ins alongside or instead of cumin to customize the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 784 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 784kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Sodium | 1429mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1100mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 31g | 124% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 822IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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