Red Lentil Hummus
April 2, 2025
How to Make Red Lentil Hummus
The National Pork Board, USA Pulses and the United Sorghum Checkoff Program have teamed up to bring you this Powerful Pairings recipe and is a proud supporter of the American Diabetes Association and Diabetes Food Hub.
20 min prep time
30 min cook time
8servings
2 tbsp
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a small saucepan combine water and dried red lentils and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until lentils have split and become soft. Cool and transfer to a food processor.
- Add olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt and black pepper and process 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
- Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator up to 5 days until serving time.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
2 tbsp
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Amount per serving
Calories
50
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
3g
4%-
Trans Fats
0g
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Trans Fats
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
75mg
3% -
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%-
Dietary Fiber
2g
7% -
Total Sugars
0g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
2g
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Potassium
90mg
2%
Ingredients
water
1 1/3 cup
red lentils (dried)
1/3 cup
olive oil
1 tbsp
tahini
1 tbsp
lemon juice
1 tbsp
garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp
ground cumin
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp