Red Lentil Hummus

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup dried red lentils
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tahini paste
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• juice from 1 lemon
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Bring water to boil then add the lentils and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed by the lentils, about 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Place lentils and the rest of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed.
3. Spoon the hummus into a bowl and sprinkle with some more smoked paprika if desired and serve.

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