Garlic Hummus Recipe
This easy homemade garlic hummus comes together in minutes with simple ingredients.
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 226
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounces chick peas 1 can, reserve juice (aquafaba) if desired
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic
- red pepper flakes to taste
- olive oil garnish, optional
- paprika garnish, optional
Instructions
- To the bowl of a food processor, add chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and garlic.
- Process until smooth or hummus reaches desired texture. For a thinner hummus, add reserved chick pea juice or water and pulse.
- Add red pepper flakes to taste.
- Fold mixture into a bowl and garnish with additional olive oil and paprika if desired.
Video
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for 6 weeks, up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, or microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave in 10 second increments until defrosted.
Nutrition
Calories: 226 | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg