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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (64g)

Recipe makes 8 servings

Calories 87
Calories from Fat 21 (24%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 2.4g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 309mg 12%
Potassium 123mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 13.7g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 10%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 3.4g 6%

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The Best Hummus

Recipe #91710 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note
Chris from Kansas

By: Chris from Kansas
May 24, 2004

I created this recipe through modifications of other hummus recipes. It suits my family's taste just right and is healthier than others I have seen. My tip is to drain all the oil off the tahini when you first purchase it. We eat it with honey wheat pretzel rods.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    Mince garlic in the bowl of a food processor.
  2. 2
    Add 2 tblsp.
  3. 3
    reserved liquid and remaining ingredients.
  4. 4
    Process until smooth, adding additional reserved liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.

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From: misscrys79

On Jun 26, 2009

I typically use 3-4 cloves of garlic and only enough of the reserved liquid from the chickpeas to reach the consistency I am looking for. My kids love eating this with pita bread or tortilla chips and my husband really enjoyed eating it with raw vegetables. Thank you for sharing this recipe. It's definitely a keeper with our family!

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  • From: Nikoma

    On May 5, 2009

    This came out really great (even with my screw ups) I accidently grabbed the garam masala thinking it was cumin. If anyone really likes the "40 spices" hummus at the store give it a try. I added about 1/4 tsp cumin after the fact. And I used cottage cheese for the sour cream. I really like the result. From now on I'll always add sour cream/cottage cheese/yogurt to my hummus mixture. Only needed a little of the reserved liquid. The only problem I had was that it ended up to salty (and I use a lot of salt) I would suggest trying it with 1/4 tsp on your first try. You can always add more. Thanks for posting this!

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    From: shimmerchk

    On Aug 23, 2004

    This was fabulous! I did add an extra clove of garlic and some fresh cracked pepper along with some hot sauce for a little spice. After blending this in my food processor I pushed the mixture through a sieve with a flat spoon and it made for a silky texture that I get from my local mediterranean restaurant, only better. I also make a well in the middle and drizzle with a good olive oil, diced tomato and finely minced parsley. It makes a great snack with celery sticks and best of all its SBD friendly! Thanks for a great recipe!

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  • From: Clean Plate Club

    On Mar 29, 2007

    This was so much better than any other hummous recipe I've ever tried. Came out creamy and light... not grainy. The only changes I made was substituting low-fat yogurt for the sour cream and cutting down just a smidge on the cumin. I took 1/2 of the hummous and blended in some leftover roasted veggies (eggplant, peppers and onions). Thanks Chris.

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