How To Make Hummus (and make it your own!)
Hummus is one of my favorite go-to quick recipes when guests are coming over...or just for myself on a Saturday afternoon. You can make it at home in less than 5 minutes for about $2!
Servings: 2
Calories: 581kcal
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), drained
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
Additional Variation Ingredients
- ½ cup red bell pepper, roasted & chopped
- 10 black olives
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in food processor and blend together until mixed well, about 10 seconds.15 ounce can of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), drained, ½ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1-2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon salt
- Serve with pita chips, veggie chips, pretzels, carrots, celery, or anything else you like dipping! Enjoy!
Variation Instructions
- Slice ½ large red bell pepper and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with olive oil and bake at 400℉ for 20 minutes or until edges start browning. Let cool and then chop into small pieces. Add these chopped bell peppers and 10 black olives to the rest of the ingredients in the food processor, blend for about 10 seconds, and serve. Enjoy!½ cup red bell pepper, roasted & chopped , 10 black olives
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 61g | Sodium: 1481mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1421IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 35mg