Red-Lentil Hummus
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 64
- Fat: 3.8g
- Saturated fat: 0.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrate: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Calcium: 8mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for finishing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 garlic clove, smashed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Pinch sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced parsley
- Greek yogurt, optional
Preparation
- 1. Place lentils in a 2-quart pot; cover with 2 cups water. Boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).
- 2. Combine lentils, salt, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and coriander in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- 3. To serve: Spoon hummus into a shallow bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Top with Greek yogurt if desired.
Red-Lentil Hummus Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Dips/Spreads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Quick/Easy
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium, Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Food Processor
- PUBLICATION: Health
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