Donald Dunn, April 6, 2024
Healthier Snacks

Lentil Hummus
Makes around 1 cup

½ cup French lentils (1 cup cooked)
1 garlic clove
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoons tahini
1/8 - ¼ teaspoon salt 

1. Pour the lentils out into a large pot and sift through them, removing any debris. Rinse the lentils with water and drain, then place back in the pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring the lentils and water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Transfer to a colander and drain, rinse with cool water until cooled, then drain well.

2. Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend, scraping the sides as needed, until the ingredients become a smooth creamy texture. Taste and adjust flavor, adding more lemon or salt as needed. The garlic will become more pronounced over time, so I recommend holding off on adding more at this point.

3. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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