Spiced Lentil Dip

Appetizer / Side Dish

(59 votes, average: 3.59 out of 5)

Akin to a warm hummus, this recipe pairs well with pita bread. It’s also a great appetizer to serve as a dip alongside Ikarian-Style Sourdough Bread. Lentil dip will be your new go-to for parties! Lentils include beneficial nutrients like fiber, protein, minerals and vitamins, they are low in calories, and contain virtually no fat. Lentils are a popular dish around the world for their nutritional benefits and easy preparation.

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Ingredients

1 (15 oz.) can or 1½ cups lentils
1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp flour
2 small onions, chopped
¼ tsp powdered ginger or 1 tbsp minced ginger
½ tsp chili powder
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and paprika, to taste

Directions

Cook the onion in the oil for 5 minutes, stir in the flour, and add 1 cup of stock, cook and stir over medium heat until boiling.
Combine drained lentils with this sauce. Season with ginger, chili powder, lemon juice, salt, and paprika.
Place in oven-proof dish and keep hot in 300°F oven until ready to serve.

Calories
Per recipe: 1340 cal., 70 g. protein, 32 g. fat (3 sat., 16 poly.)
For 4 servings, 340 calories per serving