Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Hummus

Serves 10 to 12 as an appetizer
Time 35 min
Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Hummus

This variation on traditional hummus will add vibrant color and flavor to your holiday table. Rather than chickpeas, this dip features lentils and sweet potatoes cooked with onions, garlic and spices and seasoned with white miso and lemon juice. Serve with triangles of warm pita bread or raw vegetables for dipping.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
    1yellow onion, chopped
    2 clovesgarlic, chopped
    1 mediumsweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    1 teaspoonground cumin
    1 teaspoonsweet paprika
    1 1/2 cupsred lentils
    1/4 cupwhite miso
    1/4 cuplemon juice
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
    Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

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Method

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.


Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.


Add garlic, sweet potato, cumin and paprika and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.


Stir in 3 1/2 cups water and lentils, and bring to a boil.


Lower heat, cover and simmer until lentils and sweet potatoes are soft, about 15 to 18 minutes.


Transfer lentil mixture to a large bowl and let cool.


Transfer lentil mixture to a food processor; add miso, lemon juice, salt and pepper and puree until smooth.


Transfer to a large bowl and garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of oil, if desired.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

140

Total Fat

3.5g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

290mg

Total Carbohydrate

21g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

8g

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