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I’ve made the beet merlot reduction and paired it with gnocchi, and I’ve crumbled the tofu ricotta onto roasted carrots and beets. The walnut macaroons that I feature in my cooking show are from the book, and for my latest episode of Jenné’s Sweet Potato Soul–coming sometime next week– I adapted the book’s recipes for chickpea flour crepes and beet-tamarind chutney.
I actually just received my very own copy in the mail, I’d been borrowing for way too long.
On page 121 you’ll find the recipe for Heirloom Tomatoes Stuffed with Red Lentil Hummus and Basil with Sprouted Quinoa-Corn Guacamole. I’m anxiously awaiting summer, with it’s bounty of fresh corn and tomatoes, so I can make this entire raw entree.
I’ve got some friends who maintain a 100% raw diet, so I made the hummus for them to enjoy at my birthday party. They didn’t make it to the party… but the hummus was a hit, even amongst the non-raw, and meat eating friends of mine! It was gone within minutes, and I had to make a cooked red lentil dip to replace the devoured raw hummus.
I’m so glad I gave this recipe a try, though I did change a couple of things the second time I made it. For one, I thought the recipe called for too much garlic; remember it’s raw, and a little raw garlic goes a long way. Also, I added balsamic vinegar because I think it needs a little savory sweetness.
This raw hummus is incredibly easy to make, though you will have to plan ahead. Just soak red lentils overnight–about 10 hours– throw them into the food processor/blender with the rest of the ingredients, and voila!
Before I share the recipe I want to mention that my raw friends, Yulia and Cesar, have recently started a raw food blog after months of encouragement from yours truly. If you are interested in learning more about a “living food lifestyle”, or just interested in expanding your idea of vegan/vegetarian cuisine check out The Raw Thing to Do.
And, order a copy of The Artful Vegan, it won’t disappoint!
p.s. Did you know that hummus means “chickpea” in Arabic? This isn’t really hummus, but it is a tasty dip with tahini, garlic, and oil; so why not call it hummus : )
Raw Red Lentil Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried red lentils, soaked overnight, about 10 hours
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/3 jalepeño, seeded (or 1-2 dry red chili peppers)
- 2 tsp light miso
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Combine soaked red lentils and all the ingredients (minus the salt and pepper) into a food processor or blender, and process until hummus has achieved a smooth consistency. Add a little water, about 1 tablespoon, if it seems too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in a bowl, and sprinkle on a little Aleppo pepper, or dry chili flakes for an extra kick and color.
This is something I can’t wait to try! In fact, I’m soaking my red lentils right now!!! I can hardly wait to try it! I have no idea what miso is, but I’ll Google it to find out. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! 🙂
Thanks for this awesome recipe, I am really looking for great vegan recipes this week. Going to go through your archives now 🙂 And thank you for your comment!
This looks incredibly delicious and the colour is just beautiful!
Awesome recipe! Thanks for the tips on making it without Miso. I’m saving to my online cookbook (https://cookmarked.com)immediately!
Thank you all for the lovely comments.
@Anonymous, give it a try without the miso. I would add a dash of tamari/soy sauce in it’s place though.
Good luck!
I love your photograph AND the idea of red lentil hummus! I’ll have to try this, I am a BIG hummus fan!
Dionne
How essential is the miso To this recipe?
What a lovely recipe. I’m relatively new to your blog and don’t comment often. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate the food and recipes you feature here. I always enjoy my visits and keep coming back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Hummus with red lentils sounds like a really nice variation on the traditional chickpea hummus. Can’t wait to try this out! Love your photos too 🙂
Lovely! I am a big fan of hummus-y anything – would love to try with red lentils, cooked or raw.