Hummus Recipe
This is a refreshing middle-eastern dip or spread using fresh lemon and garnishing with garden herbs.
Ingredients
- 3 C. garbanzo beans. ( I use 3 cans).
- 3 lg. garlic cloves, finely minced.
- 6 T. fresh lemon juice.
- 1/4 C. bean juice reserved from canned beans.
- 11/2 tsp. salt, or more to taste.
- 1/2 C. tahini paste (sesame seed paste)
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil.
Directions
- Mash or puree garbanzo beans. I use the blender.
- Blend in the garlic, lemon juice, bean juice, salt and tahini paste and olive oil.
- Place in shallow dish.
- If desired, drizzle with additional olive oil and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 85g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 285 | |
| Calories from Fat 48 | 17% |
| Total Fat 5.66g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0.63g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1617mg | 67% |
| Potassium 665mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 46.14g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.1g | 44% |
| Sugars 8.13g | 5% |
| Protein 14.55g | 23% |
