Black Tahini Lentil Hummus
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Black Tahini Lentil Hummus

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Total Time: 15 Minutes

Servings: 10

A simple and classic lentil hummus is transformed visually by using trending ingredient black tahini.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, whole
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) salt
  • ½ cup (125 mL) black tahini
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) water
  • 2 cups (500 mL) whole red lentils, cooked and drained well
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin
  • 3 Tbsp (60mL) olive oil

Directions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, add lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and tahini. Blend until thick and creamy, scraping down the bowl as necessary. Add water as necessary to adjust consistency.
  2. Add lentils and cumin. While processing, drizzle in oil and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary with additional honey, lemon juice, and/or salt.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: ¼ cup (60 mL) 
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 170
  • Total Fat 11 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 14 g
  • Dietary Fibre 4 g
  • Sugar 4 g
  • Protein 6 g
  • Sodium 570 mg
  • Potassium 202 mg
  • Folate 78 mcg

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