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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 57.3
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 88.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g

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Humus

Submitted by: PPPGREEN

Introduction

Easy to make and great on a piece of toasted pita , in a wrap, on a sandwich or a s a dip for veggies. Easy to make and great on a piece of toasted pita , in a wrap, on a sandwich or a s a dip for veggies.
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

    1 15 oz can Garbonzo beans (chickpeas)
    3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
    1 Tbsp Tahini (more if you like)
    juice of 1/2 a large lemon (you can use the whole lemon if you like more of an acid taste)
    1-2 cloves of garlic
    1/4 tsp. cumin
    1/4 sumac (if you can't get it no big deal)
    salt and pepper

Directions

Drain the beans but reserve the liquid. Add all ingredients (except salt and pepper) to a food processor or blender. If it seems to dry (not getting creamy) add some of the reserved liquid. You can add more olive oil instead but that does increase the fat and calorie count (but it does taste better!). Taste and adjust adding some salt and pepper. Some people like more lemon juice, some tahini, some more garlic and some a little heat (add a little cayenne). I just blend until I like the consistency and I adjust spices until I like the taste. This will keep in your fridge for a long time, so it makes a great quick snack or addition to a sandwich or wrap. It is easy to double or even triple this recipe and I have also substituted in a can of great northern beans which gave it a creamier consistency. I estimated 16 2 Tbsp. size servings. Enjoy!
*for a more fat free and fewer calorie version omit some or all of the olive oil and just use the reserved liquid. It will be a different consistency but still tasty.

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PPPGREEN.






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  • TIGER_LILLY_1


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    yum!! - 11/15/09

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  • HECROWE

    Incredible!
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    This was my first attempt at making humus. This recipe is easy and delicious! A real keeper! - 8/28/09

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  • HYPERNE

    Incredible!
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    I used 2 tbl spoon canola oil instead of olive. Delicious! - 4/8/11

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  • TONDALYNN1

    Incredible!
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    Very, very, good and easy! I added hot sauce and a little extra oil and it came out very smooth and tasty! - 1/25/11

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  • RCMSRPA

    Incredible!
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    Quick, easy, fun, and delicious! Added a dash of hot sauce -- perfection! - 1/31/10

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  • GGROSE67


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    I just soaked and simmered my chickpeas and can't wait to try this...I have done something like it in the past with orange juice. I have to skip tahina though! - 10/24/09

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  • _JULEE_

    Incredible!
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    YUMMY!!! - 4/25/09

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  • LJAMBOR

    Very Good
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    yummy! - 4/23/13

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  • MCINNISDI

    Incredible!
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    Very yummy and makes a nice amount (my other recipe makes far too much). Excellent with carot sticks! - 1/22/13

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  • CATHERINE-LYNN

    Incredible!
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    so going to try this! Like that there are options :) - 10/12/12

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  • LOOKINGUP2012


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    Great recipe! - 5/7/12

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  • HEATHERMOUSE


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    This is a delicious recipe. However, it would be really helpful to have the amount of the serving in oz, as it is impossible to measure the portion into 16 every time. - 11/11/10

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  • ROBB1N

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    This is a very delicious versatile dip/spread. I've used it to dip veggies in; mixed with the yolks of hard boiled eggs for deviled eggs, and spread on bread with some turkey. So yummy and filling. - 10/20/10

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