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Closeup of a bowl of hummus topped with olive oil, lemon slices and red pepper flakes.

Hummus

Catherine
This homemade hummus recipe is fresh, flavourful and so easy to make! Why buy store-bought hummus when you can whip up a creamy hummus at home in just minutes!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 garlic clove miced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (+more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2-5 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients except for the water in a food processor. Process together for one minute.
  • Add a couple tablespoons of water and puree for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides and if the mixture is too thick, add more water. Puree for 3 minutes to ensure it is smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

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Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.

Keyword chickpeas, tahini
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