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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 (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
  • ¼ cup well-stirred tahini
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water
  • Dash of ground paprika, for serving

Instructions 

  1. Combine tahini and lemon juice in a food processor and process for 1 minute.
  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. Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl, then add remaining chickpeas and process until thick and smooth.
  4. Slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water until the consistency is perfect.
  5. Taste for salt and adjust as needed. Serve 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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Hummus
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