# Red Lentil Hummus

This recipe shows how to make a delicious and smooth hummus alternative using red lentils instead of chickpeas, ready in only 15 minutes.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Rinse the red lentils.
2. Cook them until soft.
3. Blend the cooked red lentils in a blender.
4. Add garlic, lemon juice and tahini to the blender.
5. Blend until smooth.
6. Serve with paprika, cumin, a drizzle of olive oil, parsley, pickles and red onions.

## Equipment

- sieve
- small pot
- blender

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Fy36jdswe/?mibextid=UalRPS
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f8adfae7-859e-4cf8-9349-8867cd422862
- Extracted: 2025-05-08

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