Lentil Dip with Tahini and Lemon

This Mediterranean lentil-tahini-lemon dip is so rich in flavor and nutrition, it will become a weekly favorite!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils (uncooked)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 to mato chopped
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Boil the lentils for about 20 minutes with a bay leaf.
2. 2Strain and remove the bay leaf
3. 3In a pan sauté the garlic with cumin for a minute.
4. 4Add the tomatoes, tahini, cilantro, lemon juice, water and salt and pepper and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
5. 5Add the lentils, mix gently.
6. 6Serve in a bowl or dish drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.