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A white, oval shaped dish filled with lemony hummus surrounded by cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices.

Lemony Hummus

Lemony Hummus is a tasty, high fibre dip that should be on your list of healthy snacks. Enjoy it with veggies or thin it for a dressing.
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Course: Snacks & Treats
Keyword: hummus
Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic (small)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained (15 oz/ 540 ml)
  • 7 tablespoon lemon juice (2 big, juicy lemons)
  • ½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • teaspoon cayenne
  • salt to tast
  • 5 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Turn on the food processor fitted with a metal blade and drop the garlic clove in. Process for 10 seconds, turn off.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except water. Process for 2-3 minutes, longer if you prefer a very smooth dip.
  • Stop the processor, scrap down the sides of the bowl then processor for another 1-2 minutes, adding water until you have the desired consistency.
  • Taste for salt and adjust.
  • Serve with raw veggies or as an accompaniment to Mongolian Pork Chops.

Notes

The salt will vary if your chickpeas are salted or unsalted.