Vegan Lentil Dip
Enjoy this Vegan Lentil Dip that’s packed with protein, fiber and flavor. It’s easy to make and has a unique twist to its flavor. This recipe brings together the earthy flavors of cooked lentils with a variety of seasonings making it a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Servings 5
Calories 106kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tsp grapeseed oil/avocado oil
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
- 3/4 cup green lentils (rinsed)
- 1 cup + 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp tahini paste
Suggested Garnishes
- finely chopped red onion
- cayenne pepper powder/chili powder
- fresh parsley
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a stockpot. Sauté onions, garlic and tomatoes in it for about 1 minute at medium flame.
- Add rinsed lentils and mix for 30-40 seconds until the lentils start to change its color and look a bit roasted.
- Stir in vegetable broth, salt, cayenne pepper powder, thyme, cumin powder and tahini paste.
- Cook covered at medium-high flame until all liquid is almost absorbed.
- Turn off the flame, remove the lid and stir it with a spatula. Let it cool down to room temperature.
- Spoon it out in the food processor and blend. (Do not make a paste, let some lentils be in crushed form to give it a chewy crunchy texture).
- Spoon it out and garnish with red onions, cayenne powder/chili powder, fresh parsley and extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you feel the lentils are too dry for your palate then you may add 1-2 tbsp of vegetable broth to it while blending. Do not add too much liquid since it’s a dip and not soup. However, if you drizzle extra virgin olive oil at the time of serving it won't be dry. So, be careful when you add extra liquid while blending.
- This tastes best if served the same day but the leftovers can be refrigerated in an air-tight glass container for about 5 days.
- Make sure to use food processor for this and not a blender.
- The nutrition information is provided without the garnishes.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg