Hummus

Name: Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz cans), canned, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup tahini; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp cold water; 1/4 tsp paprika

Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and garlic. A Mediterranean classic perfect for dipping or spreading.

10 minEasyServes 8150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas (15 oz cans), canned, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tahini
1 lemon, juiced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp cold water
1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions

1

In a food processor, combine 2 cans canned, drained and rinsed chickpeas (15 oz cans), 1/4 cup tahini, the juice from 1 juiced lemon, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2

Process until smooth, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
3

Add 2 tbsp cold water and process again until creamy and smooth.
4

Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp paprika.
5

Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.

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Questions

What can I use instead of tahini in Hummus?

The entry for Hummus calls for 1/4 cup tahini. In its place: Unsweetened sunflower seed butter or cashew butter is the closest. Smooth natural peanut butter works where its flavor will not fight the dish.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Hummus?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Hummus uses 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz cans), canned, drained and rinsed.

Is Hummus low-carb?

A serving of Hummus carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Does Hummus contain sesame?

Yes: 1/4 cup tahini. The full allergen list for this entry is sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Hummus?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 12 g of carbohydrate in about 150 calories, with 8 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 210 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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