Lentil Hummus – Have you ever tried hummus with lentils instead of chickpeas? You should! Lentils are high in protein and fiber. Super good for you and your body!
Ever since watching Dr. Greger’s video talking about legumes and how lentils are the most nutrient-packed ones, I’ve been on a mission to incorporate more lentils into my diet. And it’s working really well. I will share some of my favorite lentil recipes on the blog, of course!
First up, a Lentil Hummus recipe, which is
- vegan
- oil-free
- gluten-free
- done in 5 minutes
- super easy to make!
- delicious with veggie sticks, crackers, bread!
How to make Lentil Hummus
The ingredients
You will need:
- canned, brown lentils
- lemon juice
- tahini (sesame paste)
- salt
- water
The basic steps
Step 1: Add all the ingredients in a small blender or food processor.
Step 2: Blend or pulse until it’s a creamy lentil dip. You might have to scrape down the sides.
A thing I’ve learned in my education as a vegan nutritionist, that I’m working on right now, is that we should combine different sources of plant-based protein such as legumes & grains.
And to complement this lentil hummus in the best possible way, I’ve made healthy crackers with whole wheat flour, flax seeds, and pumpkin seeds. I will share the recipe for these next week!
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Lentil Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils canned, rinsed and drained
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons tahini
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in a small blender* or food processor.
- Blend/pulse until the lentil dip is creamy. You might have to scrape down the sides. Add more salt, lemon juice to taste. Enjoy!
Carmen
Thursday 30th of January 2020
Hi, this recipe looks amazing. If I don’t have tahini, what else can I substitute?
Rhona
Friday 31st of January 2020
Hi, I love hummus and have never used lentils,great idea! Hi Carmen, I always make my own tahini ,just grind some toasted sesame seeds and mix with a little olive oil until you get the consistency you want.Im going to try this as well.
Patrice Ebel
Wednesday 29th of January 2020
I liked the lentil idea but this recipe is far too bland for my taste. I added roasted garlic, chili powder, cumin, roasted sweet red peppers and a dash of cayenne. That’s how I make it with chick peas too. Give it a try, you might like it. People that didn’t like hummus liked this recipe. ,