Brown Lentil Hummus

• 1 cup Brown Lentils
• 1/2 whole Lemon
• 1 clove Garlic
• 3 Tablespoons Tahini
• 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
• 2/3 teaspoons Himalayan Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Reserved Liquid From Cooking Lentils
• 1 teaspoon Red Paprika, For Garnish

1. Rinse lentils first, then add to a medium-size saucepan and cover with 3 cups of water. Heat to boiling and then reduce to simmer. Simmer for about 20 minutes, until lentils are tender. Drain but reserve 1 tablespoon of the liquid.
2. In a food processor, add cooked lentils, lemon juice, garlic clove, tahini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and reserved liquid from cooking lentils. Mix for about 1 minute until smooth.
3. Transfer mixture to a prepared jar or another dish. Garnish with remaining olive oil and ground paprika.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/sidedishes/brown-lentil-hummus/ (may not work)