Snacks 06.03.2023

Homemade lentil hummus

30 min.
2 servings
Homemade lentil hummus
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The classic base for hummus is chickpeas, but nothing prevents us from experimenting with different legumes. For example, my family liked this kind of lentil hummus. Especially if you supplement it with aromatic spices.

Ingredients

  • Lentils - 1 glass
  • Sesame - 4 tbsp.l.
  • Garlic - 3 clove
  • Lemon juice - 2 tbsp.l .
  • Olive oil - 4 art.l.
  • Salt - 0.5 tsp.
  • Spices and seasonings - 1 tsp.

Step-by-step cooking recipe

Boil the lentils until tender – depending on the variety. The red one cooks faster, the green one takes longer. It's okay if she's a little over-prepared.

Homemade lentil hummus: photo of recipe preparation, step 1

Grind sesame seeds to flour and mix with olive oil or use ready-made sesame paste.

Homemade lentil hummus: photo of recipe preparation, step 2

Drain most of the water from the lentils, but do not pour it out yet.

Homemade lentil hummus: photo of recipe preparation, step 3

Pour the lentils into the blender bowl, add salt, crushed garlic, spices, lemon juice, olive oil and sesame mass.

Homemade lentil hummus: photo of recipe preparation, step 4

Chop everything and use lentil broth to get the desired consistency. Whisk again.

Homemade lentil hummus: photo of recipe preparation, step 5

For beauty, you can sprinkle the hummus on top with sesame or paprika.

Homemade lentil hummus: photo of recipe preparation, step 6

Photo: Yulia Zubkova

Irina Kovaleva
Recipe added:
Irina Kovaleva
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