Made with a humble can of lentils, tahini, lemon and some other basic pantry staples, this creamy, flavourful lentil hummus recipe is a delicious twist on a classic! Serve this lentil dip with your favourite chips, pita or veggie sticks.
Hi friends!
You know how we love easy dips around here!
Hummus is a staple in our home and ever since I started making my own way back when there’s no going back to store-bought.
Today, there’s a little twist. Instead of the traditional chickpea hummus, I’m sharing a lentil hummus recipe (and talk about easy)!
You literally place the ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth and then add some water until you get the consistency that you enjoy best!
That’s it!
Why We Love This Lentil Hummus Recipe
- Using a humble can of lentils and some other basic ingredients, this lentil hummus recipe is pretty inexpensive.
- It comes together in about 10 minutes.
- It can be enjoyed as a lentil dip or as a spread on a sandwich or wrap.
- Of course, it tastes delicious!
Can I Use Dried Lentils Instead?
If you’d rather use dried lentils, go for it.
Just pick ’em over (meaning remove and discard any rocks, foreign bits and imperfect lentils that may be in with the lentils). Then, rinse, drain and cook the lentils.
Try red, green or brown. They all have different cook times and will have a slight variance in flavour and colour, but they’re totally usable here.
I prefer canned lentils, though, because they’re just so darn convenient and makes this blender hummus come together super quickly.
How To Enjoy This Dip
Enjoy this lentil dip with any of these:
- Tortilla chips
- Naan
- Pita bread
- Veggie sticks
For a twist, instead of dipping things into the dip, you can also enjoy it as a spread on a sandwich or wrap, or as a base for a hummus bowl.
More Yummy Dip Recipes
If you make this lentil hummus recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Lentil Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 (19-ounce) can lentils, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, or chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water, or more for a looser or thinner consistency
Garnish Ideas (optional)
- Canned lentils
- Sesame seeds
- Cilantro, chopped
- Green onion or chives, chopped
- Drizzle of spicy or regular olive oil
Instructions
- Place lentils, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper in a high-powered blender. Blend, stopping to scrape sides of blender, as necessary, with a rubber spatula.Note: Reserve some lentils, if you like, for garnish.
- With blender going, drizzle in cold cold water until you've reached your desired consistency. Once done, taste for seasoning and adjust, if necessary.
- Transfer hummus to a serving dish and garnish to taste (if desired) with any of the garnish ideas. Serve with your favourite chips, pita bread, or veggie sticks.Note: Enjoy immediately or properly store in an airtight container in your refrigerator and enjoy within 3 to 4 days.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Debbie
This is the best lentil hummus recipe I have found!
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Oh my goodness, thank you very much, Debbie!! So happy you enjoy it!
Carla
The presentation of this dish caught my eye when I was scrolling! Made this for a party (served with tortilla chips) and everyone loved the way it looked and tasted! Was a tad thin so had to thicken with extra tahini.
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
That’s awesome!! Thanks so much, Carla!! If you want a thicker dip, you could certainly try adding less water next time. 🙂
Marissa
Love your hummus creations, Dawn. This lentil version looks SO creamy – amazing that you can make it in just 5 minutes!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Marissa! We’re huge hummus lovers in our home.
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
You know how I feel about lentils! This is the best dip ever! Seriously, I’ll just eat the whole batch with a spoon. Hope you’re having a great weekend, Dawn!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yes!! Thank you so much, Kelsie! Have a great week.
Heather
I didn’t have canned lentils on hand so I cooked a batch of dry lentils in my instant pot instead. Aside from that, I didn’t do anything else to change the recipe. This is the most delicious lentil dip ever! It’s creamy and full of flavor. I also like the little kick from the cayenne pepper too. I am so sick of hummus and wanted something different. I’m so glad I found this. I plan to serve it alongside a veggie platter with pita chips at an upcoming party. I’ll let you know what others think. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you very much for the kind words, Heather!! Serving alongside veggie sticks and pita chips sounds delicious. I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe!! 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Hummus is a staple at my house too Dawn. And I’m always looking for new recipes. I’ve never tried a lentil hummus, but I’m totally game. Perfect for summer snacking! Pinned!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
It sure is! Thank you Mary Ann! Hope you enjoy!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
I love hummus! I always feel indulgent dipping into a bowl , yet know that it’s good for me! This is one amazing bowl of hummus! Love that you’ve made it with lentils.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I hear ya!! Thank you Kathy!
Valentina
Beautiful, Dawn. I love that generous kick of cayenne pepper. We love having hummus at the ready all the time and this one is so unique and fun. I’m in!
Hope you and yours have a lovely weekend! 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Valentina!! Have a great week!
David @ Spiced
What an absolutely gorgeous bowl of hummus, Dawn! I know for one I would be super impressed if you walked out of the kitchen carrying a bowl of this. And then I would proceed to destroy the artwork by eating all of it. Haha! I had no idea you could make hummus with lentils, but it makes sense. Fun recipe, my friend!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you so very much, David!! Lol, we definitely jumped into this bowl…too good not to!