Red Lentil Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 cup split red lentils
• 3 tablespoon tahini
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
• 50g sundried tomatoes (optional)

Preparation

1. rinse the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. add to a small pot, cover with water, and bring to a soft boil. cook for about 10 minutes until mushy.
2. to a food processor, add the cooked lentils, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and sundried tomatoes if using. process until smooth. if you’re adding sundried tomatoes or other flavourings, you might want to add a couple of ice cubes or a little ice water (1 tablespoon at a time) to thin it to your desired consistency.