Creamy Lentil Dip Recipe with Tahini (A Great Use for Overcooked Lentils)

creamy lentil dip with tahini in a bowl garnished with paprika and parsley.

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Creamy Lentil Dip Recipe with Tahini (A Great Use for Overcooked Lentils)

A creamy lentil dip made with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Perfect for using overcooked lentils and serving as a healthy snack, appetizer, or spread.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Irina

Equipment

Blender/Food Processor

Ingredients

2 cups cooked lentils slightly overcooked works best
¼ cup Tahini
1-2 cloves garlic chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Olive oil plus more for garnish
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons cold drinking water plus as needed for consistency
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish), optional

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Instructions

Add the lentils, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, water, and salt to a blender or food processor.
2 cups cooked lentils, ¼ cup Tahini, 1-2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons Olive oil, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 2 tablespoons cold drinking water, ½ teaspoon salt
Blend everything together until creamy and smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
If needed for consistency, add more cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending between each addition until the dip reaches your desired texture.
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add more salt for flavor, extra lemon juice for brightness, or a little more Tahini for a nuttier taste.
Transfer the dip to a bowl and use the back of a spoon to create swirls on top. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. See more garnish options in the notes section below.
Fresh parsley

Notes

Soft lentils blend more easily and create a smoother, creamier dip.
Start with less water. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out.
Blend longer than you think! For the creamiest lentil dip, let the blender run for an extra minute or two. This helps create that silky, hummus-like finish.
Definitely taste before serving. Lentils can vary in flavor depending on how they’re cooked, so always taste and adjust the salt, lemon juice, or tahini before serving.
Let it rest for 10 minutes. The flavors deepen as the dip sits, and the texture thickens slightly, making it even better.

Optional garnish:

Extra olive oil
Paprika
Chili flakes
Toasted sesame seeds

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