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Creamy Hummus

A quick and easy homemade hummus recipe that's smooth, creamy, rich and absolutely delicious!
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Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings (click & slide): 6
Calories per serving: 159kcal
Author: Chris
Cost per serving: £1 / $1

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Spatula
  • Sieve or Colander (to drain Chickpeas)

Ingredients

  • 1x 14oz/400g can of Chickpeas, drained (keep the liquid!)
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra to serve
  • 2 heaped tbsp Tahini
  • 1 Lemon, juice only (approx 2 tbsp)
  • 1 small clove of Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt, or to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • few pinches of Paprika or Smoked Paprika, to serve

Instructions

  • Add chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin and seasoning into a food processor and turn on the motor.
  • Slowly pour in chickpea brine through the funnel until you reach your desired texture (up to 1/4cup/60ml). Go steady, much easier to thin hummus than it is to thicken it.
  • Keep the motor on for up to 5 mins for an extra creamy finish, stopping and scraping the sides as you go. Taste test for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
  • Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a few pinches of paprika. Serve at room temp!

Quick Demo

Notes

a) Storage - Tightly cover for 3-5days in the fridge or freeze for up to 1 month. 
b) Serving - Always serve hummus at room temp. If frozen, just thaw in the fridge overnight then bring to room temp. Can serve as a dip (with pita chips, peppers, carrot, celery etc) or use it as a spread in a sandwich!
c) Calories - based on the whole recipe shared between 6 people (no extra oil to serve):

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Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Hummus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11.01g17%
Saturated Fat 1.599g10%
Trans Fat 0.036g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.771g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.922g
Sodium 408mg18%
Potassium 142mg4%
Carbohydrates 11.93g4%
Fiber 3.8g16%
Sugar 0.24g0%
Protein 4.62g9%
Vitamin A 17IU0%
Vitamin C 3.3mg4%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 1.51mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutrition is based on the absence of salt unless stated as a measurement in the ingredients. Cost is worked out based on ingredients bought from UK supermarkets, then divided by the number of servings. In both instances these values are just for guidance. Please check out my FAQ Page for more info.
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