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Mediterranean Spiced Lentil Dip with Sun-dried Tomatoes

Name: Mediterranean Spiced Lentil Dip with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained; 3 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat; Cooked lentils; Spice mix; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons tahini; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts

This Mediterranean spiced lentil dip is rich in flavors and creamy in texture, perfectly complemented by zesty sun-dried tomatoes.

4.9(872 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 7, 2025

Mediterranean Spiced Lentil Dip with Sun-dried Tomatoes — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lentils

For the Spice Mix

For the Dip

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 133 kcal
Protein: 4.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Fat: 8.5 g
Fiber: 3.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 795 kcal
Protein: 27.3 g
Carbs: 66.2 g
Fat: 50.9 g
Fiber: 22.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup green lentils rinsed and drained	230	18	40	0.5	15
3 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.4
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander	4	0.2	0.7	0.2	0.3
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika	2	0.1	0.4	0.1	0.2
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat	2	0.1	0.4	0.1	0.2
Cooked lentils	0	0	0	0	0
Spice mix	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	27	0
2 tablespoons tahini	178	5	6	16	3
3 tablespoons lemon juice	11	0.2	3.5	0.1	0.3
1 garlic clove minced	4	0.2	1	0	0.1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes	54	2	12	0.5	1.5
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley	2	0.2	0.3	0	0.2
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts	60	1	1	6	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Cooking the Lentils

1
Combine lentils
In a medium saucepan, combine lentils, water, and bay leaf.
2
Bring to a boil
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Simmer until tender
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender. Drain any excess water and discard the bay leaf.
Tip: Do not overcook the lentils; they should be tender but not mushy.

Preparing the Spice Mix

1
Mix spices
In a small bowl, mix ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Tip: Toast the spices lightly in a dry pan to enhance their flavors before mixing.

How to Make Mediterranean Spiced Lentil Dip with Sun-dried Tomatoes

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Blend the dip
Add cooked lentils, spice mix, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic into a blender. Blend until smooth.
2
Incorporate flavors
Season with salt and pepper, then fold in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
3
Chill the dip
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.