5.0 from 6 votes
Lentil Hummus
This lentil hummus comes together easily and is awesome for snacking and appetizer-ing. It's healthy and full of nutrition. Serve with pita chips, veggies, or in sandwiches.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 servings (3 cups)
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils I used green lentils
- 2 large garlic cloves
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup pure Tahini
- 5 TB extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 TB water plus more as needed
Instructions
- Do ahead: Cook dry lentils in salted water, according to package instruction, until soft (I cooked mine about 35 minutes.) Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well again.
- Place cooked/cooled lentils and all remaining ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Use blade attachment to process until mixture is smooth and creamy. If needed, add 1 TB water at a time to thin to desired consistency.
- Use a rubber spatula to transfer hummus into serving bowl. Optional: garnish with additional olive oil on top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
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Notes
- Smoked paprika lends a distinctly smoky flavor to this recipe, and is highly recommended. However, if you cannot find it, you may use regular paprika without the smoky flavor.Lentils may be cooked 1-2 days beforehand, to save time on the day of hummus-making.Freshly made hummus can be kept in airtight container in fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (3 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.