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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 215.9
  • Total Fat: 12.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 436.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 5.8 g

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Coach Nicole's Yummy Hummus

Submitted by: COACH_NICOLE
Coach Nicole's Yummy Hummus

Introduction

Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches. Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
    1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
    1/4 cup water
    1/6 cup olive oil
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    juice of 2-3 lemons (about 3 Tbsp)
    3/4 tsp salt
    1 Tbsp cumin powder

Directions

Place all ingredients into a food processor (or blender) and process until very smooth. Refrigerate in an air-tight container for 7-10 days.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COACH_NICOLE.






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  • BESEVEN

    Very Good
    234 of 241 people found this review helpful
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    I've been making hummus for years. If you cut a lot of the tahini (even all of it), you save a lot of calories w/out losing too much flavor. Also, if you have a lot of time, peeling the chickpeas creates a much smoother texture. Extra garlic and cayenne can boost flavor make up for missing tahini - 1/22/09

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  • SHEEDYFANS


    135 of 136 people found this review helpful
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    A trick I learned from The Candle Cafe in NYC is to mix the ingredients FIRST in a bowl, then process. It seems to help everything blend together better. - 7/11/09

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  • CARE211


    110 of 120 people found this review helpful
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    Love it! I love eating hummus with cukes and tomato on a tortilla wrap. I use sesame oil instead of olive oil and omit the tahini. I only use tahini for hummus and sesame oil can be used for stir fry and salads so using sesame oil helps me avoid spoilage problems. - 4/30/09

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  • HYDRATE

    Incredible!
    105 of 106 people found this review helpful
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    I just used a little less oil and it still tasted fabulous! I also use the hummus as the bottom layer in a layered dip, along with guacamole, fresh tomato salsa, fat free sour cream, spring onions, fresh minced tomatoes, and grated low fat cheddar cheese. Delicious! - 6/27/08

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  • DIGGINSJR1

    Very Good
    94 of 94 people found this review helpful
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    I love hummus and have a recipe I worked on for almost a year. I found that if I simmer the beans for about 10 minutes and allow to cool (and don't rinse), the texture is not as grainy and the flavor is more intense. I also use the remaining liquid to help thin the hummus is needed! - 10/8/08

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  • WILBFREE

    Very Good
    84 of 85 people found this review helpful
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    I love hummus but always shy away because of the calories. So instead of tahini and olive oil I substituted Sesame seed oil, 1 tsp. and 1/6 C of liquid from the peas. Turned out very good and the whole recipe was 155 cal. Gotta love that!!!!!! - 9/2/09

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  • OREGONGRANDMA


    76 of 99 people found this review helpful
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    Once again I do not see a serving SIZE...for those concerned about our carbs for diabetic reasons, we need to know how big a serving size is. This shows 21 carbs per serving--but how much is a serving...that could make a difference for diabetics. - 8/24/09

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  • ADOPTMOM1


    64 of 65 people found this review helpful
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    My recipe only uses on tablespoon of oil and a little bit of the liquid from the chickpeas to get the right texture. Try subbing lime juice for the lemon and add a fair amount of mexican chili powder in addition to the cumin, for a great chili-lime version. - 7/8/09

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  • AUDYBEE

    Incredible!
    50 of 65 people found this review helpful
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    I have made this many times. Better than any commercial hummus. Lemon juice is KEY! So happy to see real veggie recipes, not fish recipes. Fish is NOT vegetarian!!!!! - 12/29/07

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  • MISLED

    Incredible!
    35 of 38 people found this review helpful
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    You make Hummus just like I was taught so, I know that this recipe is fabulous. I sometimes use Cayanne instead of the Cumin. Also, I like to take my diced garlic and put it in my mortor to make smoother! I know Tahini + cals and carbs but, I was taught... Hummus isn't Hummus w/out Tahini!!! - 5/22/09

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  • RUBYTOOSHOES


    32 of 34 people found this review helpful
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    Why doesn't anyone post a serving size???? I hate that!! It's a pain in the rear to divide something up to figure out the serving size after you've made it. - 11/28/09

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  • WHITERAVEN11


    30 of 32 people found this review helpful
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    I often substitute peanut butter for the tahini and quite enjoy the results. My friends are surprised that this works! - 7/26/09

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  • PANDORABLE1

    Very Good
    26 of 26 people found this review helpful
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    yummy--i added a roasted red pepper in a addition - 1/26/09

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  • TEACHERMAMA2


    26 of 28 people found this review helpful
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    This is almost like the one we made when we lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We would also dice cucumber and tomatoes and garnish with them. We used paprika and parsley as a garnish too. Excellent food! - 1/25/09

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  • SUEMROE

    Incredible!
    25 of 25 people found this review helpful
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    It is amazing. I added more garlic less oil, no salt. My husband wanted to lick the bowl. - 1/27/08

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  • IOLAMAY


    23 of 27 people found this review helpful
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    This recipe sounds good. I happen to love hummus. Why is it thet none or the recipes on Sparkpeople give amount per serving??? I'm sure other poeple have inquired about this. - 7/2/08

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  • JSTINMT

    Incredible!
    22 of 23 people found this review helpful
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    Awesome!!! I love hummus and use it on sandwiches as an alternative to mayo! This recipe is GREAT!!! - 5/1/09

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  • JAN1108


    21 of 22 people found this review helpful
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    I added 1/4 Cup of Fage yogurt, 1/4 tsp chili powder and less lemon to up the protein. This makes a good salad dressing too. Thin it down with water. - 1/17/09

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  • SPARQUEE


    18 of 19 people found this review helpful
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    How much is a serving? - 8/30/09

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  • SUITEENDEAVORS

    Very Good
    18 of 20 people found this review helpful
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    This is a great recipe, but I added spinach leaves and artichoke hearts. Yummy!!! - 8/24/09

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  • CULTURECHIC

    Incredible!
    17 of 18 people found this review helpful
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    The recipe I've been making for years is very similar to this. I've made it without the Tahini, and it was good, but the Tahini really added a certain creaminess. I love this! It's high in fiber and filling and just fabulous!! I've eaten it with pita crisps and corn chips and veggies. - 7/5/09

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  • MARLOU4


    16 of 16 people found this review helpful
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    Very quick and eay to make. I added a few drops of tabasco sauce and a little roasted red pepper from a jar the second time I made this . - 1/24/08

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  • ELISEGREEN


    15 of 17 people found this review helpful
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    I also would like to see the serving size. It has been left off of several recipes. Can't wait to make my own. I love hummus! - 8/26/09

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  • NANCYDEKO1


    15 of 16 people found this review helpful
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    This was great! My husband enjoyed it so much, he claimed the leftovers for his lunch the next day! We exchanged our crackers or chips for cucumber slices spread with hummus. Terrific recipe. - 6/12/09

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  • LPVRSEMT

    Very Good
    15 of 17 people found this review helpful
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    This is almost the exact same recipe that I use for hummus, except I use more oil instead of water. What a great idea and great way to cut fat! Since I've moved to an area where tahini is not readily available I've found that a bit of natural creamy peanut butter will work in a pinch. - 1/9/09

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