Spicy Lentil Hummus

Reduce preservatives in your diet, reduce waste, and save money by making your own hummus. This recipe is loaded with hormone loving ingredients like sunflower seeds and tahini. When it comes to balancing hormones, fibre, protein and healthy fats are the way to go.

Give this a go and let me know what you think!

Spicy Lentil Hummus

Linda Ljucovic, Registered Holistic Nutritionist

• 1/4 cup tahini

• juice of one lemon

• 1/4 cup water

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 cups cooked lentils or 1 can of lentils rinsed well

• 1 small Serrano pepper or a fork full of hot pepper rings

• 2 tsp each ground cumin and paprika

• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

• 1 tsp crushed red pepper

• 1 tsp dried onion powder

• 1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers or sun-dried tomatoes

• 1 tbs minced garlic (not from China)

• 1 tsp sea salt

Simply blend all ingredients together in a food processor and add liquid if needed to achieve desired consistency.

Store in the fridge for up to one week.