Red Lentil Hummus

My sister-outlaw tried this recipe when I posted about making a nut hummus.  She said it was quite tasty, so I made some for our Greek-themed dinner tonight.  The recipe is from Chow.com http://www.chow.com/recipes/14110-red-lentil-hummus

INGREDIENTS 

2 cups water

1 cup dried red lentils

2 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped

3 Tbsp tahini

5 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice, preferably fresh squeezed

2 tsp Kosher salt, or 1 1/2 tsp table salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Heat water in a small saucepan over high heat until boiling.  Add lentils and reduce heat to low.  Simmer until almost all of the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.  Drain through a fine mesh strainer and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

Place lentils, garlic, and tahini in food processor and pulse until lentils are broken up, about 10 pulses.  Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt,  and pepper.  Add to food processor and blend until evenly incorporated, about 30 seconds.  Scrape down sides and blend 40 seconds more, or until smooth.

Nutritional information: Makes about 8, 1/4 cup servings.  Per serving = 140.4 calories, 11.9 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol,  588.4 mg sodium, 7.1 g carbs, 2.5 g dietary fiber, 3.3 g protein