Black Lentil Dip
This Black Lentil Dip is a rich, tahini-based dip with the heartiness of lentils and the kind of flavor that gets better with each bite.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup black lentils
- 1 shallot chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon fennel
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup tahini
- Parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the lentils with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute on medium low until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin and fennel. Cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
- Add the lentils, sauteed veggies, water, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend for 2 minutes.
- Add the tahini, blend for another minute.
- Place the dip in a serving dish. Garnish with parsley and high-quality olive oil.
- Serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 123mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
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