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Hummus

A creamy and flavorful Middle Eastern dip made from blended chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons water as needed for consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
  2. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Hummus can be served with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or used as a spread in sandwiches.

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