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Easy Homemade Hummus

This Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe is the perfect easy-to-make and healthy snack or appetizer made with basic ingredients!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Healthy
Keyword Roasted Garlic Hummus
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 151kcal
Author Chrissie Baker (thebusybaker.ca)

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed (approximately two 15 ounce cans)
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • juice of one large lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • sea salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons water if necessary, to thin out the hummus
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Instructions

  • Add the chickpeas, the garlic, the tahini, lemon juice and sea salt, and blend on high speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
  • While the food processor is running, drizzle in the olive oil until the hummus becomes even more creamy and pale in colour. Add up to 3 tablespoons of water, only if necessary to thin out the hummus.
  • Serve immediately with your favourite veggies, pitas, crackers or chips, or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

This hummus keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week, and in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg