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Petite Crimson Lentil Hummus
- 15 mins total
- 10 mins prep
- 5 mins cook
- serves 2 cups
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Petite Crimson Lentil Hummus. A failed cooking project created this delicious recipe. The petite crimson lentils do no hold their shape well when cooking, thus coming apart. Perfect for the recipe on hand but not for the dish I had in mind.
Here is your basic hummus recipe using instead lentils. Love it. We have been enjoying it with grissini, crackers and vegetables.
However here are a couple of tips for you that I must share as it can interfere with the flavor. Use very little salt and add as needed it. Use regular olive oil, not extra virgin has it has a more pungent flavor to it and can hinder on the outcome.
The best part? Takes less than 15 minutes to prepare and with all the games on television this weekend, why not have something fun to go along and your other goodies.
Nutrition Facts
Petite Crimson Lentil Hummus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 794
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 1183mg51%
Potassium 1803mg52%
Carbohydrates 111g37%
Fiber 53g221%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 49g98%
Calcium 143mg14%
Vitamin C 21.7mg26%
Vitamin A 65IU1%
Iron 14.1mg78%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Petite Crimson Lentil Hummus
- 15 mins total
- 10 mins prep
- 5 mins cook
- serves 2 cups
Ingredients
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12 ounces petite crimson lentils
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4 tablespoons lemon juice
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3 garlic cloves, peeled
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2 ounces tahini
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1-2 teaspoons salt
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3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
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Cook lentils in salted boiling water for 5 minutes or until tender. They will split and open. Drain and place in a small food processor.
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In the food processor add to the lentils: lemon, garlic, tahini and cumin and blend well.
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Taste and add salt gradually and blend well.
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Add the olive oil and taste as you go along to insure proper seasoning.
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