Homemade Hummus
This classic garbanzo bean dip is easy to make and a versatile dish. Serve hummus with fresh raw vegetables, on a piece of whole wheat pita bread or tortilla, on crackers, or as a sandwich filling.
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Ingredients
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- 2 cups chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans, cooked)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste, substitute peanut butter for a sweet taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Steps
- Mash the garbanzo beans until smooth (if you have a blender, put the beans and lemon juice into it and blend).Add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini and oil. Mix well.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
| Calories | 132 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 5.8 g |
| Carbs | 14.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Sodium | 16 mg |
Source
Nutrition.gov (USDA) — Public domain (U.S. government work)