Hummus
Light enough for dipping, rich enough for spreading. A quick homemade hummus you’ll keep coming back to.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups garbanzo beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp cold water
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, small
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin
Method:
Start Cooking- Add tahini and lemon juice to your blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add garbanzo beans, garlic, salt, cumin, and olive oil. Blend, scraping down sides as needed.
- Add cold water and blend until smooth and fluffy.
- Adjust salt or lemon if needed.
- Spoon into a bowl, swirl the top, drizzle with olive oil, and finish with crushed red pepper or paprika if desired. Bon appétit.
Notes:
From the kitchen
- You can add everything to the blender at once and blend until smooth. It works perfectly and saves time.
- For a creamier base, blend the tahini and lemon first.
- Cold water helps give hummus a whipped texture.
- Extra creamy: add 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt.
- For a deeper, nuttier hummus, add 1–2 tablespoons more tahini.
- Roasted garlic instead of raw for a mellow flavor.
- Spicy: add chili flakes or a spoon of harissa.
- Herby: blend in parsley or dill.
- Roasted red pepper: add ½ cup for sweetness.
- Serve with warm pita, fresh veggies, crackers, or spread into wraps and sandwiches.
- It also works beautifully as a bowl base or alongside grilled chicken.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 267 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Sodium: 52 mg | Potassium: 259 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 29 IU | Vitamin C: 6 mg | Calcium: 51 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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Hummus
WHY WE LOVE IT
Hummus is a rare “guilt-free” indulgence that fits almost every major diet. We love it for its perfect balance of health and flavor.
A LITTLE STORY
Hummus is a global sensation rooted in ancient Middle Eastern tradition, celebrated for centuries for its simple ingredients and nourishing qualities.
DID YOU KNOW?
The word “hummus” simply means “chickpea” in Arabic.
International Hummus Day is celebrated every year on May 13.
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