Creamy Hummus Recipe
Creamy Hummus Recipe made with canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and a touch of cumin, a delightful vegan appetizer for all tastes. Super nutritious, light, it makes a great healthy snack for kids and grown-ups alike. Serve with vegetable sticks or pitta bread, and you are in for a treat.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 89kcal
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 2 tins chickpeas (2X 400g)
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoon cold water
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
Instructions
- Place the chickpeas in a colander to drain the water, then rise well with cold water.
- Spread them on kitchen towel and remove their skins by pressing gently on each chickpea.
- Add to a food processor together with all the other ingredients, and blend until you get a smooth consistency.
- You may add more water, if you like a tinner consistency, and also add more spices, for extra flavour.
- Serve with vegetable sticks or pitta bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg