LENTIL HUMMUS
Great alternative to chickpea hummus. My husband loved it even though he doesn't like lentils as much. He said he couldn't taste the lentils. Boiling lentils with turmeric made a great difference.
Provided by emine
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Hummus Recipes
Time 1h42m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place lentils in a saucepan and cover with 2 cups hot water; set aside to soak, about 30 minutes.
- Bring lentils to a boil and add turmeric. Cook, skimming the surface, until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, cardamom, and ginger. Cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
- Fold onion mixture into lentils along with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, cilantro, and lemon juice. Transfer to a blender and puree until creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
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Laxmi Pandey
[email protected]This lentil hummus is delicious! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor from the roasted red peppers. I highly recommend this recipe!
Prabhu Ahir
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of hummus, but this lentil hummus is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the roasted red peppers add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Un KHann
[email protected]This is the best lentil hummus recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor from the roasted red peppers. I highly recommend this recipe!
Olamide Kayode
[email protected]I made this lentil hummus for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the roasted red peppers add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Alayande Ayomide
[email protected]This is a great recipe for lentil hummus! It's easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional hummus, and it's just as flavorful.
adore_neyney
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The lentil hummus is delicious. It's creamy, flavorful, and has a nice smoky flavor from the roasted red peppers. I served it with pita chips and vegetables, and it was a h
Ayanda Dlamini
[email protected]This hummus is amazing! I made it for a party and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it. The lentil hummus is so creamy and flavorful, and the roasted red peppers add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Parvej Ahamed
[email protected]I've made this lentil hummus recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor from the roasted red peppers. I highly recommend this recipe!
Noar Amer
[email protected]This was my first time making hummus, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the lentil hummus was delicious. I served it with pita chips and vegetables, and it was a hit with my friends.
E b N e
[email protected]I absolutely love this recipe! The lentil hummus is so creamy and flavorful. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional hummus, and it's just as delicious.