Hummus Recipe with Tahini

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This hummus recipe with tahini is a classic one that can include your own little twist. You can give it a kick by adding paprika powder and jalapeno. The tahini gives this dish it’s savory, creamy flavor. You can add this hummus recipe with tahini to salads, meals, and enjoy as a snack.

GUIDE

Course Snack

Cuisine healthy

Servings servings (~1/4 cup servings)

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients

3/4 cup dried chickpeas will make ~1 ½ cup cooked chickpeas or you can use a 15 ounce can of chickpeas
1/4 cup tahini
1 lemon juiced about 1/4 cup
3 cloves pressed garlic
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 red chili can use jalapeño
2 tablespoon olive oil plus more for serving
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions

Blend ingredients in a food processor.
Taste test the hummus to see if you need more of an ingredient. You may need to add a little water or more lemon to get the right consistency.
When finished, sprinkle extra paprika and drizzle olive oil on top. Served with sliced carrots or pita bread.

NOTES

Notes

If using dried chickpeas, soak the dried chickpeas for at least an hour. This helps reduce the cooking time and improve digestion.

If using canned chickpeas, you do not need to keep the liquid within the can. This liquid can be thrown away. Just make sure to rinse your chickpeas before placing in the food processor.

NUTRITION FACTS

Calories: 202cal • Carbohydrates: 20g • Protein: 7g • Fat: 12g • Saturated Fat: 2g • Sodium: 205mg • Potassium: 320mg • Fiber: 5g • Sugar: 4g • Vitamin A: 170IU • Vitamin C: 22mg • Calcium: 48mg • Iron: 2mg

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