Hummus
- Minutes to Prepare:
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2C Chickpeas (1 large can)2 Tbsp sesame tahini1 clove garlic1/2 tsp salt1 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Makes 8 1/4-cup servings (approximate)
1. Drain chickpeas and reserve liquid. Add chickpeas to food processor.
2. Add tahini.
3. Using 1/2 tsp salt as an abrasive, mash garlic into a paste. (Use mortar and pestle or knife and cutting board).
4. Add lemon juice and garlic/salt mixture to the food processor and pulse. For smoother hummus, add reserved bean liquid 1 Tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached.
5. Taste hummus, add additional garlic, salt or lemon juice if needed and pulse (don't over-season, as flavor intensifies as it sits).
6. Remove hummus from food processor and stir in chopped parsley (optional).
7. Optional - drizzle with 1 Tsp extra virgin olive oil (not included in nutrition information.)
Serve with whole wheat pita wedges or fresh vegetables for dipping. Refrigerate unused portions.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAYNECO.
1. Drain chickpeas and reserve liquid. Add chickpeas to food processor.
2. Add tahini.
3. Using 1/2 tsp salt as an abrasive, mash garlic into a paste. (Use mortar and pestle or knife and cutting board).
4. Add lemon juice and garlic/salt mixture to the food processor and pulse. For smoother hummus, add reserved bean liquid 1 Tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached.
5. Taste hummus, add additional garlic, salt or lemon juice if needed and pulse (don't over-season, as flavor intensifies as it sits).
6. Remove hummus from food processor and stir in chopped parsley (optional).
7. Optional - drizzle with 1 Tsp extra virgin olive oil (not included in nutrition information.)
Serve with whole wheat pita wedges or fresh vegetables for dipping. Refrigerate unused portions.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAYNECO.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 83.9
- Total Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 328.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 3.3 g
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