Easy High Protein Red Lentil Hummus With Cashews
Easy high protein red lentil hummus with cashews is creamy and full of flavor. Curry, paprika, black pepper, and salt are the spices used to make this dish taste simple yet complex.
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Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup of red lentils
- 1 cup of cashews
- 1/4 cup of tahini
- Juice of one lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- Reserved cooking liquid to thin
- Olive oil and dried oregano for finishing.
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and cashews and add to a large cooking pot. Cover with 5 cups of water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking liquid for later.
- Add the cooked lentils and cashews to a food processor (or high-speed blender) and blend until smooth - about 1 minute.
- Add in the tahini, lemon juice, and seasonings and continue blending for around 5 minutes until smooth. Add back in some of the cooking liquid a little bit at a time for a thinner consistency if desired.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving dish drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano.
Notes
Using a food processor (I love this one) or a high speed blender is essential to achieving a smooth hummus.