Red lentil hummus

Red lentil hummus is a delight both for everyday meals and festive occasions! Smooth, flavorful, and protein-rich thanks to red lentils, it’s perfect on bread, as a salad topping, or as a dip for fresh veggies. With just a few ingredients, you’ll have a versatile and delicious treat for any occasion.

INGREDIENTS

Hummus

3 dl Foodin red lentils

2 tbsp Foodin white tahini

4 garlic cloves

1 tbsp Foodin cumin

4 tbsp Foodin olive oil

2 tbsp Foodin lemon juice

½ tsp Foodin chili powder

½ tsp Foodin sea salt

Topping

200 g cherry tomatoes

2 garlic cloves

1 tbsp Foodin olive oil

Salt and pepper

Fresh parsley

Fresh thyme

RECIPE

Soak the lentils in water for at least 2 hours or overnight. Boil for 10 minutes. Add the cooked lentils, garlic, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the garlic. Sauté them in olive oil with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Spoon the hummus into a serving dish and top with the tomato mixture. Finish with fresh parsley and thyme.