This hummus recipe was perfected after a weekend of experimentation. Everyone that has tried it has loved it! Several people have said it’s the best they’ve tasted. It tastes best if the beans and lemon juice sit first, but if you’re in a hurry everything can be blended together without waiting. To serve, create wells in the hummus and drizzle with olive oil and ground paprika. If desired, garnish with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and Greek olives for a festive salad/dip with pita bread.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained with liquid (aquafaba) reserved
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1/8 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place garbanzo beans, 1 1/2 tablespoon reserved aquafaba, and lemon juice in a food processor. Let soak until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
Step 2
Pulse soaked garbanzo beans until roughly chopped. Add tahini, olive oil, garlic, cayenne, sugar, salt, and black pepper; blend, thinning with reserved aquafaba, until hummus is smooth and reaches desired consistency.
Cook’s Notes:
Though most popular as an appetizer to be eaten with pita, hummus also works great on sandwiches and wraps, particularly on lavash (soft, cracker-like bread) bread, available at Middle Eastern grocery stores.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 54 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat0g | 2% |
Sodium92mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 14% |
Calcium20mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium64mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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