High-Protein Red Lentil Dip & Spread
5-ingredient High-Protein Red Lentil Dip & Spread is an oil-free, easy, and budget-friendly recipe. A creamy hummus-style spread for sandwiches, or a dip for veggies.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried red lentils
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or water
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cook the lentils: Rinse the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, cover the lentils with water to a depth of about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered for about 15 minutes, or until the lentils are just tender. Drain any excess water using a sieve.
- Blend ingredients: Place the lentils, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger powder, cumin, turmeric, onion powder, and cayenne into a food processor. Pulse until smooth, adding water as needed until the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- For oil-free, substitute the olive oil with water.
- Cook the lentils until just tender. Do not overcook.
- Use a food processor to make this recipe. A blender does not produce the correct texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4mg