Red Lentil Hummus

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rinse the red lentils.
  2. 2Rinse the red lentils.
  3. 3Rinse the red lentils.
  4. 4Cook them until soft.
  5. 5Cook them until soft.
  6. 6Cook them until soft.
  7. 7Blend the cooked red lentils in a blender.
  8. 8Blend the cooked red lentils in a blender.
  9. 9Blend the cooked red lentils in a blender.
  10. 10Add garlic, lemon juice and tahini to the blender.
  11. 11Add garlic, lemon juice and tahini to the blender.
  12. 12Add garlic, lemon juice and tahini to the blender.
  13. 13Blend until smooth.
  14. 14Blend until smooth.
  15. 15Blend until smooth.
  16. 16Serve with paprika, cumin, a drizzle of olive oil, parsley, pickles and red onions.
  17. 17Serve with paprika, cumin, a drizzle of olive oil, parsley, pickles and red onions.
  18. 18Serve with paprika, cumin, a drizzle of olive oil, parsley, pickles and red onions.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup split red lentils, dry
  • 1 cup split red lentils, dry
  • 1 cup split red lentils, dry
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 0.5 cup tahini
  • 0.5 cup tahini
  • 0.5 cup tahini
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 -3 Tbsp water
  • 2 -3 Tbsp water
  • 2 -3 Tbsp water
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • cumin
  • cumin
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil

Equipment

sievesmall potblender

Tips

  • Rinse the lentils well in a sieve to remove any dirt.
  • Cook the lentils until they are soft and almost paste-like.
  • Adjust the consistency of the hummus by adding water until the desired thickness is reached.
  • The hummus will firm up more once it gets cold.