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.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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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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Instructions
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Next: Combine the cooked lentils
- 01
Combine the cooked lentils
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.
Look for: 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.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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