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Hummus Recipe

There is nothing as good or satisfying as homemade hummus, served at your very own kitchen table.
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Mezze, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Breakfast, Chickpeas, Dip, Tahini
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 160kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chickpeas canned
  • ½ cup Tahini
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice
  • ¾ tsp Salt
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
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Instructions

  • Boil the chickpeas for 20 minutes with the baking soda, the place in cold water.
  • Remove as many skins as you can by skimming them off the top. No worries if you can't get them all.
  • Place the tahini and lemon juice in a food processor or blender.
  • Process or blend until a thick sauce emerges.
  • Add the chickpeas, garlic and salt.
  • Blend until creamy and smooth.
  • If too thick blend in a couple of tbsps of cold water.
  • Serve in a bowl, and drizzle with olive oil.

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Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg