Lentil Squash Hummus
Source: MT Harvest of the Month and Jenny and Luca Montague and Jessica Manly, Kalispell Public Schools
Yield: 6 Servings
Cost/Serving: $0.62
Ingredients:
1 (15 oz) can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups winter squash, pureed
1 cup red lentils, cooked
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
3/4 tsp salt
pinch of paprika
1 tsp cumin
1-3 cloves of garlic, roasted
1 tsp lemon juice
Note: Save some garbanzo juice or cooled lentil cooking water to use as needed for consistency.
Directions:
- Pulse lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and salt together in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Add garbanzo beans, lentils, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth. Add squash, cumin, and spices. Process until well-blended. If hummus Is too thick, add 2 tablespoons of water or an additional tablespoon of olive oil.
- Refrigerate immediately. Store up to seven days or freeze up to one month.