Vegan Spicy Lentil Hummus Recipe
Feeling brave enough to tackle kale and lentils in one bowl? This vegan soup proves healthy can also mean delicious.
Skip boring salads and mushy greens — this dish turns hearty lentils and fresh kale into comfort with sass.
It’s fast, affordable, and loaded with fiber, protein, and vitamins to fuel your day without the drama.
Simmering in your kitchen, this cozy recipe will warm you up and make kale lovers out of skeptics.
Prepare for a soup that’s both a nutritional powerhouse and a sarcastic reminder: yes, you can love greens.
Vegan Spicy Lentil Hummus Recipe
A vibrant vegan lentil and kale soup, perfect for quick, nutritious meals with bold flavors.
Ingredients
- Brown lentils rinsed – 1 cup
- Fresh kale chopped – 4 cups
- Carrots diced – 1 cup
- Celery stalks diced – 2
- Medium onion chopped – 1
- Garlic cloves minced – 3
- Vegetable broth – 6 cups
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat olive oil, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika; cook 1 minute.
- Pour lentils and broth, bring to boil.
- Simmer uncovered 20 minutes until lentils soften.
- Stir in kale, cook 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve hot, preferably with crusty bread.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 18g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 90%
- Iron: 25%
- Vitamin C: 40%
- Calcium: 15%
- Magnesium: 18%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Swap kale for spinach if you prefer mild greens.
- Add chili flakes for extra kick.
- Leftovers taste even better — your future self will thank you.
