Creamy Hummus with Yogurt
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Creamy Hummus with Yogurt
Description
This hummus variation blends drained chickpeas with tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, and salt until smooth using a food processor. The yogurt contributes extra creaminess and a subtle tang that softens and enriches the traditional hummus flavor. A drizzle of olive oil over the top adds richness, while optional garnishes such as chopped herbs, paprika, or whole chickpeas can enhance presentation and texture.
The resulting spread has a silky consistency, ideal for dipping or spreading on bread. Serving with pita bread cut into triangles or as crispy chips provides a complementary texture and flavor contrast to the creamy base.
The recipe is straightforward, focusing on smoothness and balanced flavor from the lemon juice and salt, and it works well as a snack, appetizer, or side.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce can chickpeas drained
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- olive oil to garnish
- pita bread to serve, cut into triangles or as pita chips
Optional Garnishes
- herbs chopped
- paprika
- chickpeas
Instructions
- Combine the chickpeas, yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor and pulse until the hummus has a smooth, creamy texture.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, as well as some chopped green herbs, sprinkled paprika, or a few chickpeas, if desired.
- Serve with pita bread cut into triangles or pita chips.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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