Red-Lentil Hummus Recipe

Name: Red-Lentil Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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Place lentils in a 2-quart pot; cover with 2 cups water. Boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).
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Combine lentils, salt, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and coriander in a food processor and blend until smooth.
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To serve: Spoon hummus into a shallow bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Top with Greek yogurt if desired.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for finishing, 1/4 cup tahini, 1/2 garlic clove, smashed, and more.

Yes, Red-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.

Red-Lentil Hummus

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