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Red lentil hummus

4

Easy

30min + 1h

Red lentil hummus is a cream made from lentils but with the same technique with which chickpea cream is made, both original from the Middle East . Lentils are a powerful food that provides fiber, iron, vitamin B12 and a lot of energy. In addition, its preparation is quick and its digestion is not heavy, which makes this dish ideal for people with a vegan diet. Generally, it is used as an appetizer at meals, canapés at parties, banquets and celebrations accompanied with bread of any type in which it is included, pita, toasted or soda crackers.

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Lentil hummus lovers love its fine flavor and silky texture on the palate . To achieve this texture in the cream, it is necessary to go through the natural preparation process, so the idea of ​​using packaged lentils is ruled out. For this we recommend the recipe that we will share with you below. Get the ingredients, follow the procedure and we assure you that it will be a complete success!

RED LENTIL HUMMUS

Ingredients (4 servings)
  • 200 g peeled red lentils
  • 1 tablespoon toasted tahini
  • splash of lemon juice
  • salt
  • oil
  • paprika
  • parsley
Preparation (30 minutes preparation + 1 hour rest in the refrigerator): 1. Boil the lentils in lightly salted water for about 15 minutes. 2. Drain the lentils and let them cool. 3. Grind the lentils together with the tahini, lemon juice, salt (optional) and a splash of oil. The amount of tahini and lemon can be modified according to our taste. 4. Let the hummus cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour. 5. Serve the hummus with a good splash of olive oil, La Vera paprika and chopped parsley. Enjoy!