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Lentil Hummus
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Lentil Hummus

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€
from @she_writes_black1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • green lentils (cooked)Grains250 g
  • canned lentils (drained and rinsed)Pantry240 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • garlic (peeled)Produce3 pieces
  • peanut butter (smooth, used in place of tahini)Pantry60 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • waterOther60 ml
  • black sesame seedsNuts & seeds10 g
  • onion powderSpices5 g
  • olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)Pantry45 ml
  • apple cider vinegarPantry15 ml
  • cumin (ground)Spices3 g
  • dried mint (ground, for garnish)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

238kcal

Carbs
26 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
11 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Food processor
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Caramelize the onions

    • Slice the onion and caramelize it in a pan with a little oil until golden and sweet.
    • Set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Blend the hummus

    • Place the cooked green lentils, caramelized onion, lemon juice, garlic, peanut butter, salt, water, black sesame seeds, onion powder and olive oil in a food processor.
    • Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
    Step 2

  3. Adjust the texture and acidity

    • Add the apple cider vinegar for acidity.
    • Add the canned lentils to make the mixture thicker and pulse to chop and combine.
    Step 3

  4. Season and finish

    • Taste and re-season with salt, then add the cumin and blend briefly.
    • Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with ground dried mint.
    Step 4
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