How to Make Hummus
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 (1/4 cup) servings
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Calories
190 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
How to Make Hummus
Description
To make hummus, drained chickpeas are combined with fresh garlic and lemon juice in a food processor and pulsed to coarsely chop the garlic and break down the chickpeas. Tahini and olive oil are then added along with reserved chickpea liquid or water to achieve a creamy, smooth puree. The mixture is seasoned with salt to taste. The final texture can be thick or smooth based on processing time and amount of liquid added.
This hummus is versatile for spreading on bread, serving with vegetables, or as a component in various dishes. The olive oil drizzle adds richness and a slight sheen on top before serving.
Using the reserved cooking or canned liquid, known as aquafaba, helps achieve a creamy consistency without adding extra water. Roasted garlic can be used alternatively for a mellow, sweet garlic flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas drained and liquid reserved (one 14 or 16 ounce can, see note 1, cooked
- 2 cloves garlic peeled (see note 2)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
- salt
Instructions
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, and garlic and pulse until the garlic is minced and the chickpeas are ground.
- Add tahini, olive oil, and reserved chickpea liquid (or water) as needed, and process until smooth or desired consistency. Season to taste with salt (I like 1/2 teaspoon). To serve, drizzle olive oil over the top.
Notes
- Reserve and use some of the juice from canned or cooked chickpeas (aquafaba) to adjust the hummus consistency without thinning flavor.
- For milder garlic flavor, roast an entire bulb by trimming the top, drizzling with olive oil, wrapping in foil, and roasting at 400°F for 45–60 minutes until soft.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6(1/4 cup) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 cup | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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