[sundukulinar]

Raw Red Lentil Hummus

1 cup red lentils (soaked for several hours until tender - change the water 2-3x)
1/3 c tahini
2 T ground salba (optional)
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 T red miso
2 T balsamic vinegar
2 T lemon juice
1 T olive oil
1 t cumin
½ t coriander
sea salt and pepper to taste
minced jalepeno and or hot pepper flakes (optional)
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. If it’s too thick, add additional water, lemon juice, or vinegar.

Tahini Dressing or Sauce

1/3 c fresh squeezed lemon juice
½ c tahini
¼ c sesame oil
½ c plus 2 T water
1 t curry powder
2 t cumin
1 t garlic powder
¼ t paprika
¼ t pepper
½ t salt

Whisk all the ingredients together in a glass or ceramic bowl until well blended. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.