2cans (15 ounces each)lentilssub 3 cups cooked lentils or 1⅓ cups dry lentils cooked in water until tender.
4tablespoonslentil canning or cooking liquidsub plain water.
2tablespoonslemon juiceor more to taste
½teaspoonsaltor more to taste
⅓cuptahinifrom 100% hulled sesame seeds, light in color, and with pourable consistency. Add more or less to taste.
½teaspoonground cuminoptional
½clovegarlicoptional
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1tablespoonflat-leaf parsleychopped
Drain 2 cans (15 ounces each) lentils and reserve their storage water.To a food processor, add the lentils, 4 tablespoons lentil canning or cooking liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon salt.Blend for 3 minutes.
Scrape down the sides of the food processor, then add ⅓ cup tahini, ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional) and ½ clove garlic (optional).Blend for 3 more minutes.
Now add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and, if necessary, an extra splash of lentil canning water.Blend for 2 more minutes until creamy.Taste and adjust for salt.
Tip over to a bowl, swirl with a spoon, and top with 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with warm pita bread.For more ideas, check out the "serving suggestions" chapter linked below.