Traditional Beiruti Hummus (Lebanese Recipe)
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Beiruti Hummus, a timeless Middle Eastern favorite, harmonizes creamy chickpeas with zesty lemon, bold garlic, and a hint of cumin. It's perfect for dipping with pita, bagel chips, or crisp vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 1 chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons water cold
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 lemon squeezed
Garnish
- red onion
- red bell pepper chopped
- parsley chopped
- paprika
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, water, cumin, red pepper flake, salt, and fresh lemon juice.
- Process the mixture until it becomes a coarse paste. Scrape down the sides of the processor with a spatula to ensure even blending.
- With the food processor running, gradually add extra virgin olive oil. Continue blending until the hummus becomes smooth and creamy.
- Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt, lemon juice, or red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- Transfer the Beiruti hummus to a serving bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil over the top, garnish with red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, and paprika. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
56mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
83IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 83IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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