Red Lentil Hummus
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Red Lentil Hummus
Description
The recipe begins by boiling red lentils until tender, then draining and cooling them before blending. Smooth tahini, fresh lemon juice, and melted coconut oil are combined with the lentils, alongside garlic, grated fresh ginger, and an array of aromatic spices including cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Salt and freshly ground black pepper season the blend to taste. Water is added incrementally during blending to adjust the texture to creamy, smooth consistency.
The final dip offers a silky texture balanced by the earthiness of red lentils and the brightness of fresh lemon. The warm spices provide complexity without overwhelming the palate, while coconut oil adds richness with a subtle tropical note.
Chilling the hummus before serving allows flavors to meld and intensify. It pairs naturally with naan bread or crisp-cut vegetables, making it well suited as a dip, spread, or snack accompaniment that brings varied flavors and a colorful option to a mezze or party platter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils dried
- ¼ cup tahini smooth
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Coriander
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- water if necessary, for consistency
- Naan for serving, cut, and/or naan
- vegetables for serving, cut, and/or naan
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the lentils. Reduce to low and simmer, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a blender with the tahini, lemon juice, coconut oil, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Blend until creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to blend into a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings. Chill until ready to use.
- Serve with naan or cut vegetables, as desired.
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