Quick and Easy Hummus
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 178.8
- Total Fat: 4.3 g
- Cholesterol: 7.8 mg
- Sodium: 437.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 30.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
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Introduction
I like simple flavours, and I don't use much olive oil. I know this is by no means a traditional recipe, but it is fast, easy and very tasty. Spread it on bread instead of mayo, dip carrots or raw cabbage into it, or use it to top a cracker. Any way you use it, I'm sure you'll love it! I like simple flavours, and I don't use much olive oil. I know this is by no means a traditional recipe, but it is fast, easy and very tasty. Spread it on bread instead of mayo, dip carrots or raw cabbage into it, or use it to top a cracker. Any way you use it, I'm sure you'll love it!Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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1 SMALL can of chickpeas
1 Lime
1/2 tbsp. butter, melted (unsalted. if all you have is salted, omit the extra salt)
1/2 tsp. Garlic, crushed
Salt, to taste
1-2 Tbsp. water
You may want to add any of the following: Black Pepper, Paprika, Diced Chili Peppers or Jalepenos, Mustard Powder,
Directions
Drain the can of chickpeas, but save all of the liquid.
Drop chickpeas into blender, add water, and turn on lowest setting. It will be a little chunky at first, add a bit of the reserved liquid if you want it smoother.
Add garlic, lime juice, and butter, and process on medium for 1-2 min, or until it is a texture you like. (I like mine very light and fluffy, so generally there is about 5 tbsp. of liquid added to it.)
Scrape out into a bowl / small cup, and enjoy!
You may want to add any of the following: Black Pepper, Paprika, Diced Chili Peppers or Jalepenos, Mustard Powder, or any spice, pepper or juice you like.
This may be made without the garlic if you prefer, or with a lot more if you love it. You can substitute olive oil for the butter, lemon juice or a flavoured vinegar for the lime juice.
Also, in a pinch, any soft bean will work for this. Pinto, white, navy, I have even used leftover lima beans and left out the garlic.
Serving Size: Makes 2, 1/2 cup servings, or enough for several sandwiches.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASTERYA.
Drop chickpeas into blender, add water, and turn on lowest setting. It will be a little chunky at first, add a bit of the reserved liquid if you want it smoother.
Add garlic, lime juice, and butter, and process on medium for 1-2 min, or until it is a texture you like. (I like mine very light and fluffy, so generally there is about 5 tbsp. of liquid added to it.)
Scrape out into a bowl / small cup, and enjoy!
You may want to add any of the following: Black Pepper, Paprika, Diced Chili Peppers or Jalepenos, Mustard Powder, or any spice, pepper or juice you like.
This may be made without the garlic if you prefer, or with a lot more if you love it. You can substitute olive oil for the butter, lemon juice or a flavoured vinegar for the lime juice.
Also, in a pinch, any soft bean will work for this. Pinto, white, navy, I have even used leftover lima beans and left out the garlic.
Serving Size: Makes 2, 1/2 cup servings, or enough for several sandwiches.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASTERYA.