Creamy Lemon Lentil Dip with Cucumber
A smooth and satisfying Mediterranean dip blending protein-rich lentils with tahini and bright lemon. Served with crisp cucumber slices, it's the perfect quick snack for steady afternoon energy.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Blender · Food processor · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The flavors deepen nicely overnight.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cooked brown or green lentils (rinsed)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: In a small food processor or blender
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In a small food processor or blender
In a small food processor or blender, combine the cooked lentils, tahini, hemp seeds, and fresh lemon juice.
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Add the olive oil
Add the olive oil, salt, ground cumin, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to help it blend.
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Process until the dip is completely smooth…
Process until the dip is completely smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
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Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds
Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
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Transfer the lentil dip to a small…
Transfer the lentil dip to a small bowl and serve immediately with the crisp cucumber slices for dipping.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Buying pre-cooked canned lentils makes this…
Buying pre-cooked canned lentils makes this a zero-cook recipe; just be sure to rinse them thoroughly under cold water, which washes away excess starches and makes them much easier to digest.
If you don't have a food…
If you don't have a food processor, you can aggressively mash the lentils with a fork—the texture will be rustic and chunky, but the flavor remains excellent.
Store any leftover dip in an…
Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The flavors deepen nicely overnight.
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