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Red Lentil and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Course Appetizer/Snack
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 -4
Author Sarcastic Cooking

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Dry Red Lentils
  • 1 Cup Water or Low-Sodium Vegetable Stock
  • ¼ Cup Roughly Chopped Canned Roasted Red Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce or 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder plus ¼ Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Pinch of Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse lentils under cool, running water.
  2. Add water and lentils to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10-12 minutes until all the water/stock has been absorbed and the lentils are tender. Let lentils cool in pan.
  3. Add cooled lentils, chopped roasted red pepper, chili garlic sauce, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Puree until smooth and creamy. Serve with pita chips or vegetables. Hummus will last in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator for four days.