Name: Quick Lentil Hummus with Lemon & Tahini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cloves fresh garlic; 1.5 cups steamed brown lentils; 1 heaping tablespoon tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional); 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 4-5 tablespoons ice cold water; 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (*optional)

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It’s a slight twist on a classic.

Classic hummus is made with chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) but this version uses lentils instead.

The lentils give the hummus a little more body and a deep, rich, earthy flavor. And while it only takes 5 minutes to make, you have to be sure you have some pre-cooked lentils on hand.

It also just so happens to be vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, low in carbs, and packed with protein. It’s a clean eaters dream boat.

Try serving this along side some fresh fish or chicken, shmeared in a veggie wrap, or along side some fresh cut veggies and pita.

Want to learn more about preparing lentils? Check out my Lentils 101.

And if you love hummus, check out some of my other Clean+Delicious favorites:

CLEAN EATING LENTIL HUMMUS VIDEO

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5 from 3 votes

Quick Lentil Hummus with Lemon & Tahini

Course: DIET, DINNER, snacks + starters

Cuisine: American, gluten free, low carb + keto, vegan, vegetarian

Author: Dani Spies

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings: servings (1 3/4 cups)

Calories: 48kcal

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Ingredients

1 cloves fresh garlic
1.5 cups steamed brown lentils
1 heaping tablespoon tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin optional
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4-5 tablespoons ice cold water
1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (*optional)

Instructions

Place garlic clove in a food processor and pulse until broken down.
Add steamed lentils, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and sea salt into the food processor.
Blend until well combined and you have a nice thick paste. Slowly blend in water until you find a nice light, creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust the flavors to your preference. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with an extra sprinkle of cumin, fresh parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (optional!).

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