Creamy Yellow Lentil Hummus Dip
This Yellow Lentil Hummus is an easy, hearty, protein-packed vegetarian side or main dish, bursting with Middle Eastern spices and flavors. Creamy lentil hummus dip is great with chips, rice, vegetables or on its own!
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow or green lentils
- 1 tbsp butter or oil if vegan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup tahini paste
- Juice of four lemons or 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp curry
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary optional
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2 cups kale
Instructions
- Cook lentils according to package directions. I cooked mine on low for about 20 minutes.
- While the lentils are cooking, add the butter and olive oil to a large pan over medium high heat. Once the butter melts, add the garlic and cook for three more minutes.
- Add the cooked lentils, tahini, lemon juice, spices, rosemary, tomatoes and kale (or other choice of green). Stir for 3-5 minutes over medium low heat.
- Once the dip reaches your desired consistency, turn off the heat and enjoy!
- Pair with chips, naan bread, pita bread, veggies or salad, or enjoy on its own.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12g
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