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
Quick Lentil Hummus with Lemon & Tahini
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!).
Comments
Kathy says
Hi Dani, this recipe sounds awesome and healthy. ๐ Can this only be made in a food processor or can it be done in a blender as well? What do you recommend? Thanks in advance.
Dani says
You can probably do it in a blender. May have to stop to scrape down the sides a few times but I bet it would work just fine.
lee says
yum!!
David says
Just tried this today as I happened to have leftover green lentils. Love the consistency (the water really is the key!) but I found it a tad bland for my taste. I decided to add some cumin – only to discover on your chickpea/garbanzo hummus recipe that you include it there – and just dash of cayenne for a bit of zing. Total winner!
Dani says
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, you can spice it up a bit with whatever your spice of choice is ๐