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Creamy Hummus
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 8
The fiber, complex carbs, and protein in the chickpeas combined with heart-healthy olive oil are what make hummus such a perfect snack food. Serve with warm whole-wheat pita bread triangles or cut-up vegetables.
Ingredients:
2 peeled garlic cloves
1/4 cup tahini (roasted sesame-seed paste)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
Directions:
1. Drop garlic through food chute with processor on; process 15 seconds or until minced. Add tahini and remaining ingredients; process 30 seconds or until smooth, scraping sides occasionally.
2. Young Chefs can:
3. Pour chickpeas in colander to drain and rinse
4. Add measured ingredients to food processor
5. Older Chefs can:
6. Measure tahini and lemon juice
7. Drop garlic in food chute with adult supervision
By RecipeOfHealth.com