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- Serving size: 1/4 cup
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Why settle for bland store-bought hummus when you can whip up this delicious homemade version in just 15 minutes? The secret to a perfectly fluffy oil-free hummus is ice cubes, which aerate the mixture as it blends to deliver a velvety smooth texture. Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice form a powerhouse team that ensures top-notch snacking, while a sprinkling of smoked paprika adds a burst of color and spicy sweetness. You can substitute chipotle powder, which is similarly smoky, or add a dusting of za’atar to introduce a more herbal flavor profile. Serve alongside sticks of crunchy veggies and pita chips, and dig in!
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By Nirvaan Thacker,
Ingredients
- 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained (3 cups)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup tahini
- Sea salt, to taste
- 8 to 10 ice cubes
- Pinch smoked paprika
- Pinch toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Persian cucumbers, halved crosswise and quartered lengthwise into 3-inch spears
- 2 ribs celery, cut into 3-inch sticks
- 1 bell pepper (any color), cut into ½-inch-thick sticks
Instructions
- Reserve a handful of chickpeas for garnish. In a food processor combine remaining chickpeas and the garlic. Pulse until chickpeas are almost completely broken down. Add lemon juice and tahini; season with salt. Process to combine. Scrape down sides of processor bowl with a silicone spatula. Continue processing until smooth, pausing to add ice cubes, one or two at a time, to help emulsify mixture.
- Transfer hummus to a bowl. Garnish with reserved chickpeas, the smoked paprika, and sesame seeds. Serve with vegetables for dipping.
Per serving (1/4 cup): 120 calories, 18 g carbohydrates, 5.8 g protein, 3.5 g total fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 35 mg sodium, 4.7 g fiber, 3.45 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (7)
(5 from 2 votes)I have a question about the nutritional information. What is considered a serving size? I'd like to try this recipe but I'm not sure what would be considered a typical serving.
Hi Sarah, A serving size for this recipe is 1/4 cup. I've updated the recipe as that detail got left off by mistake!
Can I freeze left over hummus?
Hi, all the hummus recipe shared uses canned chickpeas . I donot use canned chickpeas at all as I am supposed to be low on salt diet. How can I use the dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)? Should they be raw or cooked? I never tasted canned ones so dont know whether they are cooked or raw :D Thank you
Hi Sar. Canned chickpeas are cooked and can be used interchangeably with chickpeas you've cooked yourself—a great idea if you're limiting your salt intake. (Never eat raw chickpeas!) To make your own, the easiest way is to cook a large batch and then freeze them so that when you come to a recipe like this, you can defrost what you need. One can of chickpeas is equal to about 1.5 cups of chickpeas. Pro tip: As your chickpeas are freezing, give them a shake or two so they don't freeze in a solid block. You want to be able to scoop out just as many as you need. For more info, check out this guide: https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/chickpeas-101-everything-to-know-about-the-lovable-legume/
There are low sodium canned chickpeas.
This was absolutely fantastic.