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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks

    Lentil Hummus

    Published: July 31, 2020 Updated: July 31, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 18 Comments

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    Bowl of lentil hummus garnished with toppings.

    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.

    Bowl of lentil hummus garnished with toppings, next to pita bread, green onion and cilantro.

    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!
    Hummus in a blender after being mixed up.

    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.

    Hand dipping a piece of pita bread into a lentil dip.

    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.

    Close-up of of a bowl of lentil hummus garnished with toppings.

    More Yummy Dip Recipes

    • Mediterranean White Bean Dip
    • Green Goddess Hummus
    • Black Bean Dip
    • Beet Cashew Dip

    If you make this lentil hummus recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Bowl of lentil hummus garnished with toppings.

    Lentil Hummus

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    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.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Servings 8 servings
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    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.

    Keyword canned lentil recipe, lentil dip

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    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!

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    Comments

    1. Debbie

      May 21, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best lentil hummus recipe I have found!

      Reply
      • Dawn | Girl Heart Food

        May 21, 2022 at 5:33 pm

        Oh my goodness, thank you very much, Debbie!! So happy you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Carla

      May 12, 2022 at 2:12 am

      4 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Dawn | Girl Heart Food

        May 16, 2022 at 7:45 pm

        That’s awesome!! Thanks so much, Carla!! If you want a thicker dip, you could certainly try adding less water next time. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Marissa

      August 03, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      Love your hummus creations, Dawn. This lentil version looks SO creamy – amazing that you can make it in just 5 minutes!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        August 19, 2020 at 1:09 pm

        Thank you Marissa! We’re huge hummus lovers in our home.

        Reply
    4. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      August 02, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2020 at 3:03 pm

        Yes!! Thank you so much, Kelsie! Have a great week.

        Reply
      • Heather

        May 30, 2021 at 12:08 pm

        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.

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        • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

          May 30, 2021 at 12:34 pm

          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!! 🙂

          Reply
    5. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      August 02, 2020 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2020 at 3:03 pm

        It sure is! Thank you Mary Ann! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      August 01, 2020 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2020 at 3:03 pm

        I hear ya!! Thank you Kathy!

        Reply
    7. Valentina

      July 31, 2020 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2020 at 3:02 pm

        Thanks so much, Valentina!! Have a great week!

        Reply
    8. David @ Spiced

      July 31, 2020 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      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!

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      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2020 at 3:01 pm

        Thank you so very much, David!! Lol, we definitely jumped into this bowl…too good not to!

        Reply

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