Appetizers

Hummus - 2-1/4 cups For Blenders

2-1/4 cups

Hummus - 2-1/4 cups For Blenders

2-1/4 cups

A thick, creamy blend of garbanzo beans, garlic, and lemon. Hummus is traditionally served with pieces of pita bread.

Calories 40 (27% from fat)
carb. 6g
pro. 1g
fat 1g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 69mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 cups canned, cooked garbanzo beans, drained, reserve
  • 3 tablespoons liquid
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled, quartered4 tablespoons tahini
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Preparation

  1. Place lemon juice, garbanzo beans, reserved liquid, garlic, tahini, olive oil and salt in a Cuisinart® SmartPower™ 7 Speed Electronic blender jar in the order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and process on Liquefy until smooth, about 20 seconds. Turn blender OFF.
  2. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and process an additional 40 - 60 seconds until smooth. Turn blender OFF.
  3. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley. Serve at room temperature.