Roasted Garlic and Pink Lentil Dip

Skinny Yet Creamy Dip

Aug 24
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Roasted Garlic and Pink Lentil Dip
Diet Info: DF GF F LF Na LS VG V Fa
Lentils like other legumes have approx. third highest level of proteins and contain dietary fiber and minerals too. And above all, when we eat lentils, we don't need to worry about fat or calories. This dip is yet another healthy and skinny lentil recipe which my family loves to enjoy. Well, not just for health alone, it tastes amazing too. Pink lentils take golden shiny color upon quick cooking. Splash of lemon juice, chili powder and cumin gives this dip a blast of taste. Lentils dips are perfect with a bowl of pretzels, red radish or celery sticks for dipping.
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Roasted Garlic and Pink Lentil Dip

Roasted Garlic and Pink Lentil Dip
Total Time Prep Time Cook Time Cuisine Mediterranean Category Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Garlic (Cloves - Roasted)
  • 1/2 Cup Pink Lentils
  • 2-3 Cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Lemon (Lemon Juice)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (Kosher)
  • 1/4 tsp Tabasco Sauce (Optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Powder

Directions

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  • Step for Recipe - Roasted Garlic and Pink Lentil Dip
    1. Bring 3 cups of water to boil over high heat. Add pink lentils to the water and boil for 3 minutes and then remove the pan from heat. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.
    Step for Recipe - Roasted Garlic and Pink Lentil Dip
    2. Lentils turn yellow in color upon cooking and absorb water. Drain the water from lentil and let it cool down.
  • Step for Recipe - Roasted Garlic and Pink Lentil Dip
    3. add the cooked lentils to the food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and pulse (on low) to puree the ingredients. Just pulse enough to create a chunky lentil dip.
    Additional Notes
    Adjust the salt or consistency if desired.
    Step for Recipe - Roasted Garlic and Pink Lentil Dip
    4. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with pita chips or pretzel sticks or celery sticks
Savita's Notes:
This dip can be prepared up to 3-4 days in advance. Refrigerate the dip and bring it room temperature before serving.
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6 comment(s)

  1. Yummm, skinny dips are my favorite, I have to try this recipe.

  2. I have passion to make lentils so many ways, never thought I can use it in dip with roasted garlic, loving it...

  3. i love this pink lentil dip, tried adding chives and it came out awesome

  4. you can add little garam masala for little extra hot if you like or you can add few drops of tabasco

  5. Delicious CehfDeHome. This pink lentil dip is a perfect idea after heavy holiday foods..

  6. Mmm, that looks yummy, and so simple! I love dips!