Hummus
2012-10-27- Cuisine: Middel Eastern
- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- Skill Level: Easy
- Yield : About 2 cups
- Servings : 16
- Prep Time : 10m
- Ready In : 40m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
-
Calories
70 -
Calories from Fat
43 -
Total Fat
5g -
Trans Fat
0g -
Cholesterol
0mg -
Sodium
100mg -
Carbohydrates
5g -
Dietary Fiber
2g -
Sugar
1g -
Protein
2g -
Serving Size:
2 tablespoons (30ml)
Hummus is Arabic for chickpeas. At it’s simplest, it is a puree of garbanzo beans (cici, chickpeas), tahini a sesame seed paste, oil, and spices.
Hummus is nutritious, providing 3 grams of fiber per 2 tablespoon (30 ml) serving. This basic homemade hummus recipe can be prepared dozens of ways by adding additional ingredients like roasted bell peppers, spinach, and artichoke hearts.
Serve your homemade hummus with fresh homemade pita chips.
Cook’s Tip
Hummus can be made in advanced and refrigerated up to three days.
Substitutions
2 cups cooked dry garbanzo beans for canned beans.
Ingredients
- 1 - 15oz (455 g) can low sodium garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- 1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 3/4 teaspoon (4 ml) Kosher salt
- Pince of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) lemon or lime juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Method of Preparation
Step 1
Place all ingredients in a food processor and process 40 to 60 seconds or until smooth. Hummus will be a little thin and will thicken during refrigeration.
Step 2
Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to intensify the flavors.
Step 3
Variations
Step 4
Roasted Bell Pepper - add 1/2 pepper or to taste
Step 5
Spinach - add 1/4 to 1/2 cup well drained cooked spinach
