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Garlic Hummus

A close-up view of garlic hummus in a bowl

Dotdash Meredith

This garlic hummus recipe couldn't be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away!

Prep/Cook Time: 10 Minutes, Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Drain chickpeas, reserving ¼ cup of the liquid. Transfer the chickpeas and the reserved liquid to a food processor. Add tahini, oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt. Puree until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 155 Calories, Total Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Fiber: 2 g, Total Sugars: 0 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 4 g, Sodium: 221 mg, Potassium: 82 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Folate: 22 mcg, Calcium: 28 mg, Vitamin A: 63 IU, Vitamin C: 3 mg

© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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