Green Goddess Hummus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Cooling time
15 mins
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Total Time
43 mins
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Servings
40 servings
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Calories
23 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
American, Middle Eastern
Green Goddess Hummus
Description
Green Goddess Hummus combines cooked chickpeas with a blend of fresh herbs including basil, cilantro, parsley, and chives, along with jalapeño for mild heat. The garlic is softened by microwaving with chickpeas, then all ingredients are blended with tahini, lemon juice, and neutral oil to achieve a thick, creamy consistency. The finishing touch with olive oil and fresh ground black pepper highlights the fresh herbaceous flavors and smooth texture. This hummus serves well as a dip or spread, adding bright herbal notes and a subtle kick of jalapeño to the creamy base. It stores well in the refrigerator and benefits from freshly squeezing lemon juice or adjusting salt to taste before serving.
Ingredients
For the hummus:
- 1 ounce chickpeas also called garbanzo beans, undrained, canned
- 3 medium garlic peeled, number missing
- 1 medium jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, roughly chopped
- 1 cup basil tightly packed, fresh leaves
- ½ cup cilantro tightly packed, fresh leaves and tender stems
- ¼ cup parsley tightly packed, fresh leaves
- 2 tablespoons chive roughly chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 juicy lemon will yield 3 tablespoons, fresh
- 2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil not olive oil
- ¼ cup water more when blending, ice
- ½ teaspoons kosher salt I use Morton
- 3 tablespoons tahini
For serving:
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- black pepper fresh ground
Instructions
For the prep:
- Combine undrained chickpeas and peeled, whole garlic cloves in a medium microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high power for 6-7 minutes until garlic and chickpeas are soft. Drain then set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
For the hummus:
- After the chickpeas have cooled, combine the jalapeño, basil, cilantro, parsley, chives, mint, (if using), lemon juice, oil and water in the bowl of a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend on high power for 1-2 minutes until very smooth. If you have to add a bit more ice water to get things going, it’s fine.
- Add the tahini, cooled chickpeas and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Blend again for 2-3 minutes, adding extra ice water, as needed, in 1 tablespoon increments until a thick, smooth, creamy texture is achieved.
- Taste and add more salt or lemon juice.
For serving and storage:
- Serve drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh ground black pepper.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keeps well for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Microwaving chickpeas with garlic softens flavors and eases blending.
- Use fresh herbs tightly packed for best flavor and color.
- Adjust the texture with ice water added in small amounts while blending.
- Store hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Consider toggling to metric units when measuring ingredients if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 40servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 23kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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