Roast Sweet Potato & Lentil Dip – Lentils.org

Roast Sweet Potato & Lentil Dip

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January 30, 2017

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This beautiful dip has the superpowers of sweet potato and red lentils, as well as warm and lovely Middle Eastern flavours. Serve with warm pita bread for a tasty appetizer or snack.

  • Prep: 40 Minutes
  • Cook: 10 Minutes

  • 40 Minutes

    10 Minutes

    50 Minutes

  • Yields: 4-6
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together sweet potato, canola oil, salt, and pepper. Dump onto the prepared baking sheet, arrange in a single layer and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sweet potatoes will be golden and tender when done. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Place roasted sweet potatoes, cooked split red lentils, lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, and garlic into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
  4. Scrape the dip into a bowl. Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, sumac, or za’atar. Serve at room temperature.

Quick tip: Sumac has a tart flavor reminiscent of vinegar or lemon. Za’atar is a mixture of sumac, sesame seed, and herbs used throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean.

Ingredients

4 cups (1 L) peeled and cubed sweet potato

1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper

1 cup (250 mL) cooked split red lentils

1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

2 Tbsp (30 mL) tahini

1 garlic clove, chopped

red pepper flakes, sumac, or za’atar, for garnish

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1/4 cup (60 mL)
Calories90
Sodium90 mg
Potassium171 mg
Protein2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar2 g
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Total Carbohydrates10 g
Dietary Fiber2 g