Chickpea Hummus

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14 ratings

Makes: 2 cups

Source of: Thiamin, Niacin
Good Source of: Folate

 

Ingredients

375 ml

cooked chickpeas

1 1/2 cup

 

OR

1-398 ml can

canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1-14 fl oz can

75 ml

tahini paste

1/3 cup

1

clove garlic, minced

1

50 ml

fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup

45 ml

vegetable oil

3 tbsp

2 ml

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

5 ml

salt

1 tsp

75 ml

Water

1/3 cup

2 ml

Hot pepper sauce

1/2 tsp

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Directions

PLACE chickpeas in a blender or food processor with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, oil, cumin and salt.

PUREE, adding just enough water to make the mixture creamy and smooth (may need more than 1/3 cup).

ADD hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Based on a serving of 1/4 cup

Energy: 107 calories

Protein: 3.2 g

Fat: 7.4 g

Saturated Fat: 0.8 g

Carbohydrates: 8 g

3%

Fibre: 1.7 g

7%

Sodium: 204 mg

9%

Potassium: 100 mg

Folate: 45 mcg

20%

Calcium: 42 mg

4%

Iron: 0.9 mg

5%

Calories from Fat:

62%

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Reviews

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Jessica wrote:

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This hummus is really quick to make if you use prepared garlic and canned chickpeas. The salt can be reduced quite a bit. It is delicious - I am never buying storebought again! And so cheap to make too! If you are not sure where to find Tahini, look beside the peanut butter at the store.