Appetizers

Hummus - For Stick Blenders

Name: Hummus - For Stick Blenders
Yield: Makes about 2 cups

Makes about 2 cups

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Hummus - For Stick Blenders

Makes about 2 cups

This is your basic hummus. To change it up a bit, add a cooked red pepper, or roasted beets or fresh herbs.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):Calories 68 (41% from fat)
carb. 8g
pro. 2g
fat 3g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 153mg
calc. 33mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

1 large garlic clove
1 can (15.5oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
6 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ - ¾ teaspoon sea or kosher salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, more if desired
⅓ cup water (plus more if needed)

Preparation

Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl. Add garlic to bowl and process for 10 to 15 seconds; scrape bowl. Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper; pulse 10 to 12 times. Add the oil and process until almost completely combined. Add the water and process until very smooth. If a thinner consistency is desired, add more water. Adjust seasoning to taste.

This recipe was prepared with

Smart Stick® Variable Speed Hand Blender

$69.95

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