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Garlic Hummus
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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