Hummus
A staple of the Mediterranean diet, hummus can be used as a dip or a spread. Learn how easy it is to make at home and forget the store-bought version that is often loaded with artificial ingredients.
Servings: 24 tbsp
Calories: 53kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (= one 16oz can, drained)
- 2 ea garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (= juice of 1 lemon)
- 1/4 cup Tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
- 3 tbsp water or juice from the can
- paprika, sumac or zaatar seasoning for garnish
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- Chop garlic in food processor.
- Add chickpeas and all other ingredients.
- Process until smooth.
- Check consistency and add more water if needed. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Drizzle with more olive oil and a dash of paprika, sumac or zaatar before serving.
Video
Notes
Nutrition facts are per tablespoon.
Recipe makes about 1-1/2 cups of hummus (24 tbsp).
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 4g | Protein: 1g | Total Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 43mg | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Total Sugars: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg