Hummus

2012-10-27
  • 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