Red Lentil Hummus with Crudites
Makes 100g
For the hummus
60g red lentils
220ml water or chicken stock
1 to 1½ tsp everything bagel seasoning
Good pinch of paprika
Pinch of turmeric
½ garlic clove
3 tbsp tahini paste
½ lemon, juice only
1 carrot, julienne
1 celery stick, sliced
Place the lentils and water or stock into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer on low for about 10 minutes or until softened. Stir them from time to time.
Add the garlic and simmer for 2 minutes.
Drain the liquid (there won’t be too much left) and add this mix to a blender.
Add everything bagel seasoning, paprika, turmeric and blend.
Add tahini paste and blend until smooth.
Stir in the lemon juice.
Spoon out into a bowl and serve with carrot and celery sticks.
