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Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to capitalize on the popularity of high protein diets with a hummus bar or mezze platter at your operation. She makes a variety of lentil dip flavors and toppings, and serves them with pita, crostini, spice mixtures, oils, harissa, feta, olives, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, nuts, and falafel; and toppings like pickled lentils, and crispy roasted lentils.
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1 cup (250 mL) sweet potato, peeled and diced
4-6 garlic cloves
as needed, water to cover
2 oz (57 mL) canola oil
1/4 cup (60 mL) tahini paste
4 cups (1 L) split red lentil puree
2 limes, juiced
2 Tbsp (30 mL) cilantro, minced
as needed, salt
as needed, ground black pepper
1 tsp (5 mL) cumin, ground
To Make the Lentil Puree: Bring 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) lentils and 4 cups (1 L) water to a boil. Cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid. Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the lentil liquid back into the lentils. Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Canadian Lentils.
Recipe & Photo Copyright: Culinary Institute of America.
