Green Lentil Hummus with Herbs and Olives - School Food Handler

Name: Green Lentil Hummus with Herbs and Olives - School Food Handler
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups (8 ¾ ounces) green lentils, picked over and rinsed; 1 teaspoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 8 cups water; ½ cup plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice (from approximately 4 lemons), divided; 4 cloves garlic; ⅔ cup tahini; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¾ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ½ cup fresh dill sprigs, chopped; ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds; Prepare the Herb and Olive Topping: In a small bowl, toss together parsley, dill, olives, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.; Cooking lentils from scratch is recommended for optimal texture and flavor.; For a smoother hummus, adjust the consistency with additional water as needed.; The herb and olive topping adds freshness and complexity; feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or olives.

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Delightful Green Lentil Hummus with fresh herbs and olives for a flavorful snack! Perfect for school food handlers.

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Ingredients

1 ¼ cups (8 ¾ ounces) green lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 teaspoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
8 cups water
½ cup plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice (from approximately 4 lemons), divided
4 cloves garlic
⅔ cup tahini
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup fresh dill sprigs, chopped
½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and thinly sliced
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds
Prepare the Herb and Olive Topping: In a small bowl, toss together parsley, dill, olives, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.
Cooking lentils from scratch is recommended for optimal texture and flavor.
For a smoother hummus, adjust the consistency with additional water as needed.
The herb and olive topping adds freshness and complexity; feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or olives.