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Easy Hummus
Easy Hummus blends chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin into a smooth and creamy dip. The combination yields a balanced flavor with a subtle tang from fresh lemon and a hint of earthiness from cumin. This hummus has a thick, spreadable texture that can be adjusted with water to suit preference, making it a versatile choice for snacking, dipping, or spreading.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
83 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/3 cup tahini (Whole Foods 365 or Soom brand)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt I use Real Salt brand, fine
- 3 to 5 tablespoons water , as needed for texture
Instructions
- Drain and rinsed the chickpeas, then add them to the bowl of a food processor fitted with an "S" blade. (Alternatively, you can use a blender, instead.) See the notes below if you'd like to make extra-soft chickpeas for an even smoother result.
- Taste and adjust any seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice or tahini, if desired. I usually add 1/4 teaspooon more salt, and sometimes another garlic clove, depending on who I am serving this to. (If it's just for me, I always use 2.) You can serve this right away, or store it in the fridge where it will thicken up a bit more.
- Hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. You can freeze anything you think you won't finish before then.
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Notes
- To achieve extra-smooth hummus, boil drained chickpeas with baking soda until skins slip off, then rinse before blending.
- Store hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week; freezing is also an option for longer storage.
- Adjust the seasoning after blending to fit personal taste, adding more lemon juice, tahini, or garlic if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
54mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.