Mexican Lentil Homemade Hummus

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Level: Easy

Serves: 11

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Description

This spicy, Mexican Homemade hummus uses a lentils instead of chickpeas! It’s super easy, creamy and vegan-friendly! Perfect for healthy snacking, or game day!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Yellow Lentils, Uncooked
  • 2 cups Water
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ cups Fresh Cilantro, Roughly Chopped And Tightly Packed
  • 3 Tablespoons Tahini Paste
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic, Minced
  • 2  Large Limes, Juiced
  • 1-¼ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, To Desired Level Of Spiciness

Preparation

Combine 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 is absorbed, about 40 minutes.

Add cooked lentils into a large food processor along with all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. Devour.

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