Mexican Lentil Homemade Hummus

January 19, 2016

This spicy, Mexican Homemade hummus uses a lentils instead of chickpeas! It’s super easy, creamy and vegan friendly! Perfect for healthy snacking, or game day!

1 cup yellow lentils, uncooked
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped and tightly packed
3 tablespoons tahini paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 limes, juiced, large
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to desired level of spiciness
black pepper, to taste

1. Combine the lentils, water, and salt in a large pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium/low and cook until the lentils are very soft, and the water is...
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Nutritions

Calories
40

Sodium
139mg
5% DV

Fat
4g
6% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
0.7g
2% DV