Classic Hummus
Day : 23 Nutricious Cooking 🧑🍳
No added olive oil while blending to make it lower in fat, nutritious, light, and protein-rich.
Nutrition Facts (per serving, about ¼ of recipe)
Cal: ~160 kcal | Protein: ~7g Carbs: ~20g | Fiber: ~6 g | Fat: ~6 g (mainly from tahini & garnish oil)
Good source of: plant-based protein, fiber, iron, folate, and healthy fats
Ingredients:
• 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp tahini
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• A few ice cubes (to help blend smoothly)
• Cold water, as needed (to adjust consistency)
For Garnish:
• 1 tbsp olive oil (drizzle)
• Pinch of chili powder or paprika
• 3–4 cooked chickpeas
• Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions:
Add chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, cumin powder, and ice cubes into a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth, adding cold water gradually if needed to reach a creamy consistency.
Transfer hummus into a serving bowl.
Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of chili powder, a few whole chickpeas, and fresh coriander leaves.
Serve with warm whole wheat pita bread.
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