I love hummus! When my youngest was a toddler, she would hummus with a spoon, always wanting more!
There’s some evenings as a mom when you need to serve your family something quick in a pinch! There are also those times when you want to go meatless for the sake of your budget!
This hummus recipe is packed with fiber, protein, and plenty of vitamins and minerals! Raw garlic is a must in our family, and this is a great way to incorporate it. Serve it with chips, pita, or even in quesadillas!
Red Lentil Hummus (No Tahini)
Red lentil hummus, packed with flavor, but without the tahini.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of red lentils
- 2 cups of water
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1.5 teaspoons of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 heaping TBSP Greek yogurt
- 1.5 TBSP lemon juice
- 3 TBSP EVOO
- EVOO & parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Add lentils to your instant pot, along with 2 cups of water. If you don’t have an IP, cook lentils over on the stove top.
2. Let the lentils cool a bit and then add them to your food processor. Add all the ingredients, except those for garnish.
3. Blend on medium until your mixture is nice and smooth. Check the consistency. If it’s too thick, add another TBSP of olive oil. If you think it’s not thick enough, know that it will get thicker if you chill it in the refrigerator. Serve warm or cold. The flavors seem to be even more distinct the next day!
4. Put it all in a dish and use the back of your spoon to make a swirl in the top. Drizzle with a bit of EVOO and garnish with parsley. Serve as you’d wish!