Easy Hummus

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A tasty hummus recipe made with a bit of lemon juice and curry powder. Perfect for dips or as a sandwich spread.

15 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

235 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	each	chickpeas (garbanzo beans)	can
2	each	garlic	cloves
4	tablespoons	lemon juice
3	tablespoons	tahini	(sesame seed paste)
3	tablespoons	olive oil
1	teaspoon	curry powder	optional

Directions

Drain up to half of the liquid out of the can of chick peas. Put all the ingredients into a mixer and mix on high, stirring occasionally until it is a creamy, paste consistency.

Makes a wonderful salad, dip or spread for sandwiches.

Garnish with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh mint.

Reviews

Yes, this is an easy one to make, which I do almost every week so I have a batch in the fridge. I usually jazz it up a little though with a sprinkle of cumin, tumeric, paprika.. just a little dash of all or one give it abit more flavour.
over 6 years ago by laurie@recipeland

Super easy to make -- took less than five minutes to whip up in the food processor. I used my garlic press on the cloves though to ensure it would really be well blended, ie. no chunks.
over 6 years ago by Maja

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Vegetables

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 41g

Amount per Serving

Calories 235 63% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.0g	26%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	11%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 194mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 19.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	16%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 5.0g	11%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	18%
Calcium	8%		Iron	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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