Smoky red lentil dip with crudités
A smooth, smoky dip of red lentils and roasted pepper that is lovely with carrot, cucumber and celery sticks.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.35 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Simmer the lentils in the water for 15 minutes until completely soft. Drain well.
15 min - 2
Tip the warm lentils into a blender with the roasted pepper, garlic, oil, lemon juice, paprika and cumin.
- 3
Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if it is too thick. Season with black pepper.
- 4
Chill for 20 minutes to thicken. It should smell smoky and sweet.
- 5
Serve in a bowl with the vegetable sticks.
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