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Easy, Homemade Hummus

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Easy, Homemade Hummus

Easy, Homemade Hummus

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Keyword: beans, chickpeas, fiber-rich, hummus, protein rich, snacks, starchy vegetable, vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Clemson Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Team

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 garlic cloves medium size
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • â…“ cup ice water

Instructions

  • Start by draining and rinsing the chickpeas well under cold water.
  • Add the chickpeas to a food processor along with the lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt and cumin. Blend on slow speed until the mixture becomes fully combined. Slowly stream in the cold water, increase the speed, and blend for 2-3 minutes until the hummus becomes lighter in color, smooth, and fluffy.
  • Serve the hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of additional cumin and herbs of choice.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.

Notes

Additions that you can add: roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, herbs, spinach & artichokes. The options are limitless! 

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 303mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g
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