Hummus
Equipment
- 1 Blender / food processor Powerful
Ingredients
- 1 can ChickPeas Do Not Drain
- 1/4 Cup EVOO GOOD STUFF
- 4 tbsp Tahini Stir well
- 1/4 tsp Salt Kosher
- 2 cloves Garlic Finely Minced
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh Squeezed
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest From above
- 1 tbsp Parsley Leaves Fresh, Minced
Instructions
- Drain the can of chickpeas into a strainer set over a bowl, reserving the liquid from the can.
- Place all but the parsley and lemon zest into the bowl of the food processor fitted with the blade attachment or blender
- Add 2 tbsp of the reserved chickpea liquid
- Blend or process continuously, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to integrate any large chunks, until very smooth, about 5 minutes total.
- If the hummus is thicker than you’d prefer, blend in more chickpea liquid one tablespoon at a time as needed to reach the desired texture and creaminess
- Taste and season with more kosher salt and lemon juice as needed.
- Scrape the hummus into a bowl, then drizzle with olive oil or top with haressa if desired.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon zest.
- . Serve with warm pita wedges, pita chips, olives, and / or raw vegetables.
Notes
A basic hummus recipe.
One can add other additions
Try these:
- Adding roasted red beets
- Adding Curry powder and cayenne pepper
- Adding roasted garlic
- Adding Cilantro and Pistachio
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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