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Hummus Recipe

Hummus is a simple and inexpensive bean dip that requires no cooking. Serve it alongside some pita bread and veggies for the perfect appetizer! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas also known as garbanzo beans
  • 2 ½ tablespoons Tahini
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ lemon juiced, about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • olive oil and parsley for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Fill a small measuring cup with ice and add water. You'll need about ¼ cup of really cold water.
  2. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor except water.
  3. Pulse a few times to get the blending started, scraping the sides as needed.  Drizzle in the ice water a bit at a time (about ¼ cup or so) until the mixture is very smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley and a sprinkle of paprika or cumin.

Notes

  • Makes 2 cups, serving size is 1/4 cup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 182 (9%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 79mg (3%) Potassium 226mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 4.7mg (5%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Calories 182 9%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Potassium 226mg 5%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.