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Mexican lentil homemade hummus in colorful bowls, topped with herbs and olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow lentils uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped and tightly packed
  • 3 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 2 limes juiced, large
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper to desired level of spiciness
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the lentils, water, and salt in a large pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and cook until the lentils are very soft and the water has absorbed, about 40 minutes.
  • Add the cooked lentils and all the remaining ingredients to a large food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
    Adding cooked lentils, cilantro, and spices to a food processor for Mexican lentil hummus.
  • DEVOUR.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 5g (8%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 112mg (5%) Fiber: 6g (25%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

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