Green Lentil Hummus Recipe

Name: Green Lentil Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1 cup green lentils (about 6 ounces); 1 bay leaf; 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; Salt; Cayenne pepper; Sweet paprika, for sprinkling; Pita chips, sliced fennel and red bell pepper strips, for serving

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 cup green lentils (about 6 ounces)
1 bay leaf
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salt
Cayenne pepper
Sweet paprika, for sprinkling
Pita chips, sliced fennel and red bell pepper strips, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken stock, green lentils and bay leaf.
2
Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
3
Uncover and boil the lentils over high heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
4
Discard the bay leaf and let the lentils cool slightly.
5
Transfer the cooked lentils to a food processor.
6
Add the chopped garlic, tahini, olive oil and lemon juice and puree until smooth.
7
Scrape the hummus into a bowl, stir in the cumin and 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro and season with salt and cayenne.
8
Garnish the hummus with paprika and the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
9
Serve the lentil hummus warm or at room temperature with pita chips and vegetable crudites.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth, 1 cup green lentils (about 6 ounces), 1 bay leaf, 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Lentil Hummus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Lentil Hummus

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