Green Lentil Hummus

3 cups water or vegetable stock
1 cup dry green lentils
1 bay leaf
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 cup tahini paste
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp ground cumin'1/4 cup chopped cilantro
salt to taste
5 drops of tabasco sauce

1n a medium sauce pan,combine the lentils, stock/water and bay leaf bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally until tender about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside and let cool.

Transfer cooked lentils to a food processor. Add the crushed garlic, tahini, olive oil,cumin, lemon juice and tabasco and puree until smooth. Season with salt.

Scrape hummus into bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro and smoked paprika.

Serve with fresh vegetables and pita chips