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Best Mediterranean Hummus Recipe, Easy and Authentic

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You won’t believe how easy it is to make this perfectly creamy Mediterranean Hummus. It tastes better than store-bought hummus. And it's less expensive too! A healthy snack that contains plant protein, healthy fat, fiber, and a healthy dose of vitamins and antioxidants.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 6
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • ¼ cup Tahini
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 3 tablespoon chickpea liquid (Aquafaba) (from the can of chickpeas. Can also use water)
  • salt to taste
  • 1-2 ice cubes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Save the liquid from the can in a separate bowl (you’ll use it later).
  • Add the chickpeas to your food processor or high speed blender. Blend until creamy using a spatula to push down the sides.
  • Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin to your food processor or blender and puree until smooth. I recommend waiting until the end to add salt. This helps you better control the taste!
  • Next, drizzle in the olive oil and continue to process/blend for about 1 minute.
  • Add chickpea liquid (aquafaba) to the mixture and puree until it reaches the consistency you desire. Season to taste with salt.
  • (Optional) for an even creamier hummus, add an ice cube or two at the end and puree until the ice cube is melted.

Notes

Expert Tips:
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. It tastes much better than bottled lemon juice.
You can find Tahini in the nut butters section or ethnic section at the grocery store
Be sure to save the chickpea liquid (Aquafaba) before rinsing the chickpeas. You will use it at the end of the recipe.
Add salt last in order to control the saltiness. Remember, you can always add, but you can't take away!
Nutrition:
This homemade hummus dip contains healthy fats, plant-protein, dietary fiber, manganese, Vitamin B6, and antioxidants. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. It contains no added sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cupCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gPotassium: 170mgFiber: 4.5g
Keyword chickpeas, df, gf, no added sugars, plant-forward
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