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5 from 14 votes

Garlic Hummus Recipe

This easy homemade garlic hummus comes together in minutes with simple ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dips
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 226
Author: Candace

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces chick peas 1 can, reserve juice 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

  • Add chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and garlic to food processor.
  • Process until smooth or desired texture. Add water or reserve chick pea juice to thin if desired.
  • Add red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Fold mixture into a bowl and garnish with additional olive oil and paprika, if desired.

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Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Discard after 4 days. 

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