Homemade 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 slightly for a drizzle or dressing on salad or roasted vegetables.
Servings 3 cups
Calories 289kcal
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
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Drop the garlic into the food processor with the motor running. Process for 10 seconds, turn off.
- Add remaining ingredients except water. Process for 2 minutes.
- Stop the processor, scrap sides down then process for another 2-3 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, especially if you used salted chickpeas.
Nutrition
Serving: 4tablespoons | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
