Name: Smoky Red Lentil Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (190g) dried red lentils, rinsed; 2 cups water, to cook the lentils; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 Tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Smoky Red Lentil Dip

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Author: Delphine Fortin
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 bowl 1x
Category: Appetizer
Diet: Vegan

This smoky red lentil dip is your new hummus! This easy spreadable is quick, easy to prepare, with delicious smoky and spicy flavors.

Ingredients

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1 cup (190g) dried red lentils, rinsed
2 cups water, to cook the lentils
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Instructions

Place rinsed lentils in a medium saucepan and cover with 2 cups water. Cook on high heat, and when it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes, until cooked through (time can vary depending on the lentils). Drain and cool for 15 minutes.
Transfer to a food processor, add all the other ingredients and pulse a few times, until perfectly smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, to blend into a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.