Green Hummus
Make a tasty and healthy snack with our easy recipe for green hummus. This cilantro and parsley hummus is packed with nutrients and plant-based protein. Customize it to your taste and serve it with veggies, crackers, or pita bread for a delicious and satisfying snack.
Servings: 12
Calories: 87kcal
Ingredients
- 15 oz cooked chickpeas canned, drained (liquid reserved)
- 2 cloves garlic chopped coarsely
- 1 handful cilantro
- 1 handful parsley
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp liquid from the can or water
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
Garnish
- 1 clove garlic sliced
- 1 tbsp capers drained
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas, reserving some of the liquid for later. Rinse them well in a strainer.
- Place chickpeas, garlic, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, tahini, 2 tbsp liquid from the can, salt and pepper in the food processor. Pulse until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
- Add 2 tbsp olive oil and pulse a few times until combined.
- In a small skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil with 1 garlic clove sliced, capers and pine nuts. Cook a few minutes until the garlic starts to brown. Remove from the heat.
- Place hummus in a serving bowl, drizzle the contents of the skillet on top and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 6g | Protein: 3g | Total Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 110mg | Dietary Fiber: 2g | Total Sugars: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg | Includes Added Sugar: 0g