This recipe for Oil-Free Lentil Hummus is such a perfect way to eat lentils! This hummus is smooth, creamy, flavorful + makes the perfect dip or spread. High in protein + super healthy! This is one of my favorite snacks to meal prep + have ready to go when hunger strikes!
Tara’s Tips for Perfect Oil-Free Lentil Hummus:
- Options for your lentils: use one can (drained and rinsed) or you can start with dry beans.
- If starting with lentils: place one cup of beans + 3 cups of water in a pot, bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes or until lentils are soft.
- One and a half cups of cooked lentils = 1 can.
- The SECRET ingredient in making perfect hummus? ICE WATER! Yep, you heard me correctly. Ice water. Works every time to create perfect consistency and you do not need the oil.
- Make sure your tahini only has one ingredient: sesame seeds! You don’t need anything else in there!!!! Making oil-free hummus out of ingredients with added oils does not make sense …. check your labels!
- Serving suggestions: as a dip with crackers, pita bread cut into triangles, pita chips, pretzels, or cut fresh veggies. Alternatively, you could spread this into your favorite sandwich, toast, wrap, veggie burger, or onto a toasted slice of rye or sourdough bread, yum!
- Store leftovers in a glass, airtight container for up to 7 days. This does not freeze well because it does not defrost with a good consistency.
Do You LOVE Hummus? Me Too!
Try my other favorite hummus recipes: Oil-Free Chipotle Hummus, Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus, Brownie Batter Hummus, Cake Batter Dessert Hummus, Edible Vegan Cookie Dough, Dill Pickle Hummus.
Oil-Free Lentil Hummus Recipe
This Oil-Free Lentil Hummus Recipe is super easy + packed with plant-based protein! Such a fun + yummy way to eat lentils!!!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked lentils or 2 cans
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup ice
- ½ cup water (more as needed)
Directions
- Step 1 Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Add additional water as needed until desired consistency.
- Step 2 Serve with chips, pretzels, veggies, layered into a sandwich or a wrap or atop your favorite salad.
- Step 3 Store leftovers in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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