Classic Hummus
Classic Hummus recipe
Ingredients
31 | ounces |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
|
|
1 | x |
liquid
from chickpeas |
* |
6 | tablespoons |
tahini (sesame paste)
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⅓ | cup |
lemon juice
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|
3 | large |
garlic cloves
|
* |
1 | x |
salt and black pepper
freshly ground |
* |
Garnishes | |||
1 | x |
olive oil
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* |
1 | x |
paprika
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* |
1 | x |
parsley leaves
frehs, chopped |
* |
Directions
Combine all ingredients, except garinshes, in blender or food processor container.
Blend to a smooth, creamy paste.
Taste and add more lemon juice or salt to suit your taste.
It should be the creamy consistency of mashed potatoes.
Thin with chick pea liquid or water if necessary.
Scrape into an attractive bowl.
Color olive oil with a bit of paprika.
Drizzle oil over the surface in a decorative pattern and sprinkle with parsley.
Serve with wedges of pita bread and raw vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 275g (9.7 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 41532% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g
23%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 721mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
20%
Dietary Fiber 12g
50%
Sugars g
Protein
31g
Vitamin A 1%
•
Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 17%
•
Iron 29%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?