Hummus

Hummus

Try something new this year and make your own hummus. Made from five simple ingredients, its name in Arabic literally translates to “chickpeas.”

CAL/SERV :

144

PREP TIME :

N/A

YIELDS :

10 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

N/A

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 (15-oz.) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 5 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. reserved chickpea liquid
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Paprika or parsley sprigs for garnish, optional

 

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Place all ingredients except salt and optional garnish in food processor. 
  2. Process until mixture is coarsely puréed. Add salt to taste. 
  3. Serve at room temperature or chilled. 
  4. Garnish with a dash of paprika or parsley sprigs.

Nutrition (per serving):

144 calories, 7 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 16 g carbohydrate,
6 g protein, 5 g dietary fiber, 13 mg sodium.

 Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research