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Easy 5-Minute Microwave Hummus

6-ingredient hummus that comes together in 5 minutes and is magically transformed into the best hummus thanks to the MICROWAVE! Trust me. It’s the best hummus I’ve ever made at home!

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 157 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Middle Eastern , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce can chickpeas (NOT drained)
  • 2-4 cloves garlic (depending on how garlicky you prefer it)
  • 1/2 cup Tahini
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4-1 tsp sea salt (depending on how salty you prefer it)
  • 1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Microwave undrained chickpeas and whole garlic cloves in a mixing bowl for 4-5 minutes.
  2. NOTE: Reserve 1/2 of the chickpea liquid to add in as needed while blending. Add the other 1/2 of the chickpea liquid with the chickpeas and garlic to a blender or food processor and process with lemon juice, salt and tahini. Stream in olive oil while mixing.
  3. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add more of the reserved chickpea liquid as needed for creamier texture. 
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as you prefer. I found 3/4 tsp of salt to be the perfect amount (amount as original recipe is written // refer to the lower end of range if altering batch size).
  5. Garnish with a little more olive oil and paprika, and serve with veggies, crackers and pita. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or more. It tastes even better refrigerated, as it has time to thicken up and develop in flavor.

Notes

  • *Recipe created by Rebekah and Justin Hubbard, and shared by my lovely friend, Lisa.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 157 (8%) Carbohydrates 12.9g (4%) Protein 5.2g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1.4g (7%) Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 239mg (10%) Fiber 1.4g (6%) Sugar 2.7g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 157 8%
Carbohydrates 12.9g 4%
Protein 5.2g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Sugar 2.7g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.