Lemon Hummus

Skip the plastic and make this fantastic Hummus yourself at home!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas)*
• ¹⁄₂ cup sesame tahini
• ¹⁄₄ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¹⁄₃ cup water
• Juice of 2 to 3 lemons
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Add beans, tahini, oil, water, lemon juice to taste, garlic, spices, and salt and pepper to taste in the bowl of a food processor or container of a high-speed blender.
2. Process until smooth and creamy, pausing, if necessary, to scrape down the sides with a spatula.
3. Transfer mixture to a storage container. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

*You can use either drained and rinsed canned garbanzo beans or freshly cooked ones in this recipe. Follow package instructions for cooking the garbanzos, or try using a slow cooker to cook them.

Nutrition Info

143 Calories, 5 g Protein, 13 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 9 g Total Fat; ★★ Molybdenum, Copper, Manganese