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Hummus
This hummus recipe blends cooked chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil into a smooth, creamy dip. Boiling chickpeas with baking soda softens them thoroughly before pureeing, which produces a velvety texture. Adjusting ice water amount during blending controls consistency, resulting in a light but rich spread. Garnishes like olive oil, paprika, and fresh parsley add color and subtle flavor, served traditionally with pita bread or raw vegetables.
Prep Time
7 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
108 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup tahini paste
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic chopped (or 1 large clove, small cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water ice
- olive oil garnish, drizzle, sprinkle, chopped fresh parsley
- paprika
- parsley
- pita bread for serving, cut up veggies
- Pita chips
- vegetables
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the chickpeas and baking soda. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 20 minutes or until the chickpeas are mushy. Drain the chickpeas and rinse with cold water so they cool down.
- In a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Blend until pureed, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- With the machine running, slowly pour in the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the hummus is creamy and smooth. I usually use 4 tablespoons of ice water.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. You may need to add more lemon or salt.
- Scrape the hummus into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with a little fresh parsley. Serve with pita bread, pita chips, or cut up veggies
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Notes
- Store hummus in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
108kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
579mg
(24%)
Potassium
131mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.