RED LENTIL HUMMUS WITH BRUSSELS SPROUT HASH

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This spicy red lentil hummus is a new take on the classic dip. The Brussels sprout topping adds a special touch, but you can serve it without the topping, too. -Carolyn Manning, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1/2 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

Place lentils in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; cool 10 minutes. Transfer to a food processor. Add tahini, lemon juice, oil, garlic and seasonings. Process until smooth., For hash, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and tomatoes; cook until sprouts are crisp-tender, 12-15 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper flakes. Spread hummus on a serving plate; top with hash. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges