Name: Classic Hummus
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled; 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon tahini (see Note); 0.5 teaspoon salt

Classic Hummus

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It's easy to make hummus at home with just a few pantry items. Serve drizzled with your best-quality extra-virgin olive oil and chopped parsley. Mop it up with warm whole-wheat pita bread or cut-up vegetables.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 /2 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tahini (see Note)
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

With the motor running, drop garlic through the feed tube of a food processor fitted with a steel blade attachment; process until finely minced. Scrape down the sides of the workbowl and add chickpeas, lemon juice, oil, tahini and salt. Process until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary, 1 to 2 minutes.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Note: Tahini is a thick paste of ground sesame seeds. Look for it at large supermarkets in the Middle Eastern section or near other nut butters.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

144	Calories
9g	Fat
13g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1/4 cup
Calories 144
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Vitamin A 15IU	0%
Vitamin C 5mg	6%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Sodium 298mg	13%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 18mg	4%
Potassium 113mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.