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Makes about 2 cups

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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. This hummus is delicious
on its own, but also makes a great foundation for new flavor variations like roasted pepper or fresh herb.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):Calories 71 (47% from fat)
carb. 7g
sugars 0g
pro. 3g
fat 4g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 0mg
sod. 119mg
calc. 45mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

  • 1garlic clove, peeled
  • 1can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½cup tahini
  • 2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • Pinch ground cumin
  • ½cup water (plus more if needed)

Preparation

  1. 1.Put the garlic clove into the chopping cup and process on Speed 5 for 10 to 15 seconds; scrape bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and process until fully smooth, about 40 to 60 seconds.
  2. 2.Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. If a thinner consistency is desired, add additional water, or olive oil for a richer tasting hummus.