Hummus
Easy and quick Hummus takes less than 10 minutes to make. It's creamy, savory and has a slightly tangy flavor, which makes it a delicious and healthy appetizer served perfectly with pita bread, chips, and vegetables.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas fully cooked or 1 can
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 small ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, salt, ground cumin, half of the paprika, and fresh lemon juice to a blender (or food processor). Blend for 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Add the ice cubes and blend for an additional 1 minute, or until smooth.
- Spoon the hummus into a serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining paprika and freshly chopped green onion (or parsley) on top. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
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Notes
Recipe Source: Gusscooks
- If using dried chickpeas, cook them until they are very tender.
- Adding ice cubes during blending helps to cool down the mixture and results in a smoother texture.
- If the hummus is too thick, you can adjust the consistency by adding a bit of water or extra lemon juice until it reaches your desired thickness.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg