Hummus - to Die For! Recipe

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Hummus - to Die For!
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Directions:

  1. Pick over the chickpeas and discard any misshapen chickpeas and stones.
  2. Rinse the chickpeas and drain.
  3. Place in a bowl, add water to cover generously, and let stand for at least 4 hours or for up to overnight.
  4. Drain the chickpeas and place in a saucepan with water to cover by 2 inches.
  5. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the skins crack and the chickpeas are very tender, about 1 hour.
  6. Remove from the heat and drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
  7. In a food processor or blender, combine the chickpeas, the 1/2 cup lemon juice, the tahini, 3 Tbs. of the olive oil, the garlic, the salt and the cumin.
  8. Process until a soft, creamy paste forms, adding a bit of the cooking liquid to loosen the texture, if necessary.
  9. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt, if needed.
  10. Transfer the puree to a serving bowl and spread with the back of a spoon to form a shallow well.
  11. Drizzle with the remaining 1 Tbs.olive oil.
  12. Sprinkle with the parsley and paprika.
  13. Garnish with the lemon wedges and olives and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 394.48 Kcal (1652 kJ)
Calories from fat 226.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.14g 39%
Sodium 309.7mg 13%
Potassium 525.28mg 11%
Total Carbs 35.39g 12%
Sugars 5.73g 23%
Dietary Fiber 9.82g 39%
Protein 12.07g 24%
Vitamin C 15.6mg 26%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 342.5 Kcal (1434 kJ)
Calories from fat 196.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.83g 39%
Sodium 268.89mg 13%
Potassium 456.07mg 11%
Total Carbs 30.73g 12%
Sugars 4.98g 23%
Dietary Fiber 8.52g 39%
Protein 10.48g 24%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 26%
Iron 3.2mg 20%
Calcium 72.9mg 8%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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