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Bowl of hummus with pita bread triangle dipped in it.
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Best Hummus Recipe

from kristineskitchenblog.com
This Hummus Recipe makes the best creamy hummus, better than store-bought! Serve it with fresh cut vegetables or pita bread for an easy, healthy snack or appetizer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 154kcal

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can chickpeas drain, reserving the liquid from the can, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas - reserve some of the cooking liquid
  • 3 tablespoons aquafaba liquid from chickpea can
  • cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus up to 1 more tablespoon, to taste
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.
  • Process or blend for 5 minutes, until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add more of the chickpea liquid if needed to create your desired consistency.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Notes

  • Makes 2 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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