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Description
A smooth and creamy dip made from red lentils, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils under cold water.
- Boil lentils in water for 15 minutes until soft.
- Drain excess water and let cool slightly.
- Blend lentils with garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, lemon juice, and tahini until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add a splash of water if the dip is too thick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg