Classic Hummus
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Easy Authentic Hummus recipe with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice in 5 minutes. A perfect appetizer or sandwich spread!
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Ingredients
- 8 cloves garlic
- 3 cans chickpeas , drained and rinsed (15 ounce cans)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil , plus more for drizzling on top
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika , for garnish
Tahini:
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the garlic, chickpeas, kosher salt, tahini (directions for tahini below), lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a food processor.
- Process until it is well combined and has a thick creamy texture. If it is too thick you can thin with additional lemon juice or additional olive oil.
- Put into a bowl, and with a spoon make some valleys or rivers in it for some olive oil to get added on top.
- Finally garnish with paprika
Tahini:
- Add sesame seeds to a dry small frying pan on medium heat.
- Stir and cook, until just toasted (not burned), then immediately remove from the heat and let cool.
- Add to a small food processor and add olive oil in a very thin stream until creamy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
656mg
(27%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
33IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 656mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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