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Homemade Hummus
It’s so easy to make hummus and ends up being about half the price you’d pay to buy it ready-made. This recipe is a great base to which you can add whatever your heart desires. I actually just like it plain too.
Course
Appetizers
,
Snacks
Cuisine
American
Recipe Type
Camping
,
Served Cold
,
Summer
,
Vegetarian
Skill Level
Easy
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
10
Servings
Calories
144
kcal
Author
Angela G.
Ingredients
2
cans
chick peas, juice reserved
15.5 oz each
½
cup
chick pea juice
¼
cup
olive oil
2
tablespoon
minced garlic
1
teaspoon
fine sea salt
¼
cup
tahini paste
¼
cup
lemon juice
Topping Ideas
Roasted red peppers, black olives, pine nuts, chickpeas, parsley, minced garlic, drizzle of extra olive oil, toasted sesame seeds, herbs
to taste
Instructions
Drain chick peas, reserving ½ cup of juices.
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Serve chilled with toasted pita slices, cucumbers, carrots, green peppers or use as a spread on sandwiches.
Notes
Adjust the amount of olive oil for a creamier/less creamy texture.
Nutrition
Calories:
144
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Sodium:
487
mg
|
Potassium:
171
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
18
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
44
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg