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Mexican Lentil Homemade Hummus
Creamy, zesty, and just a little unexpected, this lentil-based spin on classic hummus delivers bold flavor with every bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 11
Calories: 115 kcal
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow lentils uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped and tightly packed
- 3 tablespoons tahini paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 2 limes juiced, large
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper to desired level of spiciness
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the lentils, water, and salt in a large pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and cook until the lentils are very soft and the water has absorbed, about 40 minutes.
- Add the cooked lentils and all the remaining ingredients to a large food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- DEVOUR.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
213mg
(6%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 11Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.