Golden Lentil Hummus

Published: April 9, 2018 | By: Kristina Stosek

Prep Time 15 Minutes

Difficulty Easy

Cook Time 15 Minutes

Serves 4 cups

Average Rating: 5 | Rated By: 3 users

There are many variations when it comes to hummus recipes. This golden lentil hummus is a combination of yellow lentils and white beans, dried apricots, lemon, roasted bell pepper, tahini, olive oil and spices. It’s very easy to make, very tasty and healthy. Making this a convenient high protein gluten-free snack especially with gluten-free chips or fresh veggies.

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Ingredients

1 large red bell pepper, halved and deseeded

1 3/4 cups cooked yellow lentils, if using canned drain and rinse

1 3/4 cups cooked white beans, if using canned drain and rinse

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup tahini

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and zest of 1 lemon

5 dried apricots, chopped and soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and then drained

1 - 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and stem removed

2 shallots, quartered

1 Tbsp. Fresh minced garlic

3 tsp. GF ground cumin

2 tsp. GF paprika

1 tsp. Pure sea salt or to taste

1/2 tsp. GF ground black pepper

Optional toppings; sunflower seeds, sesame oil, paprika, chopped jalapeño, roasted red pepper

Instructions

Place bell pepper cut side down on a baking sheet and roast at 400 F for 15 minutes

Place roasted pepper and remaining ingredients in a food processor and process until you reach desired texture. Taste and adjust salt if needed

To serve, top with various toppings

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