Authentic Hummus Recipe

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Authentic Hummus
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Ingredients:

  • 1 -2 garlic clove (use smoked if you can get it)
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 (16 oz) cans garbanzo beans , which equals about two cups drained ( chick peas)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 -2 tbsp olive oil
  • paprika (optional)
  • parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions:

  1. Drain and rinse garbanzos. Do NOT use can juices for the liquid in this recipe. They 'muddy' the flavour of the end result.
  2. Put garlic, tahini and salt in a blender or food processor and buzz until ingredients are well mixed (10-15 seconds).
  3. Add garbanzo beans (one can at a time) and blend after each addition. You can reserve a few whole beans for garnish.
  4. Add lemon juice and blend.
  5. Add as much water as you need for the consistency you like. I usually use it all, unless the lemon is ultra juicy.
  6. Spread hummus on a flat plate. Create a bowl shape by elevating the edges with hummus.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the hummus, sprinkle with paprika and garnish with reserved whole beans and chopped parsley.
  8. Serve with flat Arabic bread. It's nice to toast the bread lightly in the oven.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 170.49 Kcal (714 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.07g 19%
Sodium 83.79mg 3%
Potassium 200.21mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.8g 4%
Sugars 2.01g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.43g 14%
Protein 4.82g 10%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 38.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 258.13 Kcal (1081 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.28g 19%
Sodium 126.86mg 3%
Potassium 303.12mg 4%
Total Carbs 19.38g 4%
Sugars 3.04g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5.19g 14%
Protein 7.3g 10%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 15%
Iron 2.2mg 8%
Calcium 58.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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