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Hummus Recipe

A simple and delicious hummus recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup Tahini
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil plus extra for serving
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • 2-3 tablespoon Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a food processor, combine tahini and lemon juice. Process for 1 minute.
  2. 2. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, and a pinch of salt to the whipped tahini and lemon juice. Process for 30 seconds.
  3. 3. Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl, then add remaining chickpeas and process until thick and smooth.
  4. 4. With the food processor running, slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water until the hummus is smooth and creamy.
  5. 5. Taste for salt and adjust as needed. Serve hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of paprika.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

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