Brown Lentil Hummus with Toasted Pita Crisps

Name: Brown Lentil Hummus with Toasted Pita Crisps
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 158 milliliters dried brown lentils; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves; 0 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 0 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco); 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 Tbsps tahini (sesame seed paste); 1 liters water; 3 6-inchs (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, each cut into 8 wedges

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Brown Lentil Hummus with Toasted Pita Crisps a try. This recipe makes 12 servings with 51 calories, 3g of protein, and 1g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pepper sauce, pitas, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of middl eastern cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 42

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Bring 5 cups water and 2/3 cup lentils to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.

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Water

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Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.

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Arrange pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet; coat pita wedges with cooking spray.

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Pita

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Sprinkle evenly with coriander and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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Bake pita wedges at 425 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

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Combine cooked lentils, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, juice, tahini, hot pepper sauce, and garlic in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon mixture into a bowl; cover and chill.

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