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Hummus

Recipe #302850 | 30 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 6 -8 (Change Servings)
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RECIPE BY: livie

A perfect traditional recipe for authentic hummus. I learned how to make this while living in Saudi Arabia. Everyone always asks for the recipe.

Posted on: May 8, 2008

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Ingredients

  • 2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and juices from cans reserved (also called garbanzo beans)
  • 2 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1/2 cup tahini paste (also known as sesame paste)
  • 1 pinch salt (1/4 - 1/2 tsp.)
  • ground paprika, for garnish
  • olive oil, for garnish

    • Directions

    1. 1
      In a blender add 1/2 cup of reserved juice from cans. Add beans, garlic and lemon juice; start blender. Add reserved juice a little at a time till mixture runs smooth through blender but still has a thick consistency (all together about 1/4-1/2 cup reserved juice). Add tahini paste and salt; blend 3-4 minutes till nice and smooth. Place hummus into a large serving bowl. Cover and chill 2-3 hours or till nicely chilled. When ready to serve drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Serve with pita bread.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (177g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    Calories 301
    Calories from Fat 112 (37%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 12.5g 19%
    Saturated Fat 1.7g 8%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 501mg 20%
    Potassium 353mg 10%
    Total Carbohydrate 39.2g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 8.6g 34%
    Sugars 0.2g
    Protein 11.0g 21%
    Vitamin A 50mcg 1%
    Vitamin B6 0.8mg 37%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 8mg 13%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 135mg 13%
    Iron 3mg 21%

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