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Petite Crimson Lentil Hummus
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 794 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 12 ounces crimson lentils 12 ounces petite crimson lentils
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 ounces Tahini 2 ounces tahini
- 1 teaspoon salt 1-2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablspoons olive oil 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook lentils in salted boiling water for 5 minutes or until tender. They will split and open. Drain and place in a small food processor.
- In the food processor add to the lentils: lemon, garlic, tahini and cumin and blend well.
- Taste and add salt gradually and blend well.
- Add the olive oil and taste as you go along to insure proper seasoning.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
794kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
111g
(37%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
1183mg
(49%)
Potassium
1803mg
(52%)
Fiber
53g
(212%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
21.7mg
(24%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
14.1mg
(78%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 794
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 794kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 111g | 37% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1183mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1803mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 53g | 212% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 21.7mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 14.1mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.