Lentil Hummus
From aussie_meat_pie 14 years agoIngredients
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt shopping list
- 1/2 pound lentils, picked over (about 1 1 /4 cups) shopping list
- 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) shopping list
- 5 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt shopping list
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice shopping list
- 1/2 to 1/3 cup water shopping list
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil shopping list
- toasted pita wedges shopping list
How to make it
- In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts water with salt to a boil and simmer lentils about 15 minutes, or until al dente. In a colander drain lentils and rinse under cold water, draining well. Transfer lentils to a bowl and chill 20 minutes.
- In a food processor pureƩ lentils, tahini, garlic paste, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water until smooth. With motor running add oil in a stream, adding up to 1/4 cup remaining water if mixture is too thick. Season hummus with salt and pepper.
- Hummus may be made one day ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap. Bring hummus to room temperature before serving. Serve with pita toasts.
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