Hummus

  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
* 1 16 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans * 1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas * 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste) * 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini * 2 cloves garlic, crushed * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.

Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus.

Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).

Serve immediately with fresh, warm or toasted pita bread, or cover and refrigerate.


Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARCUSWARD.

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 121.7
  • Total Fat: 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 326.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g

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