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Classic Hummus
5 from 3 votes

Classic Hummus

Easy Authentic Hummus recipe with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice in 5 minutes. A perfect appetizer or sandwich spread!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 141 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Armenian

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

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  1. Add the garlic, chickpeas, kosher salt, tahini (directions for tahini below), lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a food processor.
  2. 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.
  3. Put into a bowl, and with a spoon make some valleys or rivers in it for some olive oil to get added on top.
  4. Finally garnish with paprika
Tahini:
  1. Add sesame seeds to a dry small frying pan on medium heat.
  2. Stir and cook, until just toasted (not burned), then immediately remove from the heat and let cool.
  3. Add to a small food processor and add olive oil in a very thin stream until creamy.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141

% 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.