Brown Lentil Hummus With Toasted Pita Crisps Recipe

Name: Brown Lentil Hummus With Toasted Pita Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 2/3 cup dried brown lentils; 3 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, each cut into 8 wedges; Cooking spray; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste); 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco); 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

5 cups water
2/3 cup dried brown lentils
3 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, each cut into 8 wedges
Cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Bring 5 cups water and 2/3 cup lentils to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
3
Arrange pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet; coat pita wedges with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with coriander and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake pita wedges at 425u00b0 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
4
Combine cooked lentils, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, juice, tahini, hot pepper sauce, and garlic in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon mixture into a bowl; cover and chill. Sprinkle lentil mixture with cilantro. Serve with pita crisps.

114

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, 2/3 cup dried brown lentils, 3 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, each cut into 8 wedges, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Brown Lentil Hummus With Toasted Pita Crisps falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brown Lentil Hummus With Toasted Pita Crisps

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