You won’t even miss the tahini in this simple hummus recipe. Aside from being safe for sesame allergies, it is also less expensive as it’s main ingredient is dried lentils.
Completely cover dried lentils with water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 bay leaf in a small pot. Simmer, covered, for about 30-35 minutes until the lentils are tender. Drain the water from the lentils.
At this point you seriously just put everything in a food processor. That’s it! For seasonings, I used cumin, paprika, pepper, and a little more salt. Vinegar adds a little tartness while onion and garlic add some delicious savory flavor.
Add 2-3 tablespoons of water until you reach your desired consistency. For a smoother consistency, you can also add a tablespoon or two of olive oil. Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or in a wrap. You can easily use other beans in this recipe, as well. Just cook the beans until they are tender and follow the recipe the same way. Just be aware that larger beans take much longer to cook than tiny lentils. You can also just use canned beans too!
This dip makes for a tasty, healthy snack. Hope you enjoy!
Lentil Hummus
Healthy, easy, delicious sesame-free hummus
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- pinch black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons water, for consistency
- optional: 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- Cover lentils completely with water in a pot; add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 bay leaf
- Simmer lentils, covered, for 30-35 minutes until tender; drain
- Combine lentils, onion, garlic, cumin, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper in food processor
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of water until desired consistency is reached; optional: add 1 -2 tablespoons olive oil for smoother consistency, if preferred
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