Essentials: Hummus

Essentials: Hummus
Essentials: Hummus might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 253 calories, 11g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 8. This recipe is typical of middl eastern cuisine. A mixture of chickpea cooking liquid, olive oil, tahini, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Purée the chickpeas in a food mill, food processor, or blender. Stir in the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt and mix until smooth.
Ingredients you will need
Lemon JuiceLemon Juice
ChickpeasChickpeas
Olive OilOlive Oil
GarlicGarlic
TahiniTahini
SaltSalt
Equipment you will use
Food ProcessorFood Processor
BlenderBlender
2
Add some cooking liquid or water to smooth it out if necessary. If you like, stir in the cumin and cayenne.
Ingredients you will need
Ground Cayenne PepperGround Cayenne Pepper
CuminCumin
WaterWater
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score63
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