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Easy Homemade Spinach Hummus Recipe
Try this easy-to-make Spinach Hummus Recipe for a healthy and delicious dip Packed with nutrients. Serve as an appetizer or spread in wraps or sandwiches.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce garbanzo beans dained and rinsed with the skns removed
- 1 medium garlic clove peeled and smashed
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 1/3 cup water add additional tablespoons as needed for smooth consistency
- 1 cup baby spinach packed with stems removed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- Garnish: Chopped herbs, extra-virgin olive oil, Everything Bagel seasoning, za’atar spice.
Instructions
- Prepare garbanzo beans, drain, rinse, and remove the skins from the beans (optional). Place spinach in a colander, rinse under running water, drain, and gently blot dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
- Place the garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and water in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add salt (start with 1/8th teaspoon) and spinach. Blend until smooth. Add more water if needed a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency.
- Place spinach hummus in a serving dish and top with chopped herbs or spices; Everything Bagel seasoning, za’atar spice, or sesame seeds. Serve with a variety of vegetables and breads.
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Notes
- Regular spinach can be used in place of baby spinach. Microgreens are another alternative to spinach.
- Use a food processor or high powdered blender for the smoothest hummus.
- Add additional water to the hummus one tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency.
- If you have a hard time removing the chickpea skins, try purging them in boiling water for a few minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
46mg
(2%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
372IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 372IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.