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    Moroccan Lentil Dip

    Updated: Apr 11, 2020 · Published: Dec 16, 2019 by Allison · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Warm Moroccan spices imbue this lentil dip with a chorus of flavour. Turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, smoked paprika, and cumin combine to give this exotic spin on hummus a beautiful golden hue and a sweet and smoky flavour profile. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings since it’s vegan and gluten-free!

    Moroccan Lentil Dip Recipe

    As much as I enjoy traditional chickpea hummus, I equally appreciate variations on a theme that incorporate different legumes and spice profiles. If you follow a plant-based diet, you probably eat your fair share of hummus, so it’s always nice to change things up. I’ve really been enjoying this Moroccan lentil version of late.

    This lentil dip takes its cues from my mom’s famous Moroccan stew recipe, which was itself an adaptation from a recipe in one of the earliest Moosewood Restaurant cookbooks. I was served a great many piping hot bowls of Mom’s Moroccan stew as a young one, and while I didn’t immediately appreciate the exotic spice profile, I do now!

    The spices used in my mom’s Moroccan stew were turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, paprika, and cumin, all of which I’ve included in my Moroccan lentil dip recipe. I used many traditional hummus ingredients, including extra virgin olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, but swapped out the chickpeas for lentils, added the aforementioned spices, and threw in some chickpea miso and hot sauce (use harissa for an even more authentic flavour) for good measure.

    This dip makes a fantastic appetizer at a holiday gathering served with crackers/crostini/bread/vegetables, and it’s also delicious on a sandwich! I spread some on sourdough bread and added roasted squash, avocado, and arugula and it was one of the best sandwiches I’ve made in a long time.

    Moroccan Lentil Dip Recipe, perfect for holiday entertaining and so healthy

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    Moroccan Lentil Dip Recipe
    Vegan, Gluten-Free Moroccan Lentil Dip Recipe for holiday entertaining

    I hope that you LOVE this Moroccan lentil dip. Let us know how you enjoyed it by leaving a comment and review below, and post a photo to Instagram using @upbeet.kitchen and #upbeetkitchen!

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    Moroccan Lentil Dip Recipe

    Moroccan Lentil Dip Recipe


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    • Author: Allison
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: LOTS OF YUMMY DIP
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    Description

    Warm Moroccan spices imbue this unique hummus with a wonderful chorus of flavour. Perfect as an appetizer at holiday gatherings.


    Ingredients

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    • 3 cups cooked green lentils
    • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 4 tbsp tahini
    • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 3 medium cloves of garlic, minced
    • ½ tsp turmeric
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp cayenne
    • ½ tsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tbsp hot sauce or harissa
    • 1 tbsp chickpea miso or mellow white miso

    Garnish: Extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate arils and chopped fresh parsley


    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
    2. Transfer into a serving dish and enjoy.

    Notes

    Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for one week.

    This dip is slightly more runny than a typical hummus, since lentils have more water content. Just FYI!

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Blend
    • Cuisine: Vegan, Moroccan

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    1. Ahmed says

      December 18, 2019 at 10:21 pm

      This reminds me so much of home! The spices were nicely balanced, and the lentils were such a nice change from the traditional chic pea dips in the U.S.

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      • Allison says

        December 19, 2019 at 2:34 am

        Sweet, Ahmed! Thanks for the comment. 🙂

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    2. Kirsty Clare says

      July 17, 2021 at 8:59 pm

      This is amazing!

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      • Allison says

        July 17, 2021 at 10:20 pm

        Thank you so much, Kirsty! I’m delighted to hear that!

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