Recipe: Deliciously simply homemade hummus

Tidelands Tastes

Recipe: Deliciously simply homemade hummus

Tidelands Tastes Try something new this year and make your own hummus. Made from five simple ingredients, its name in Arabic literally translates to “chickpeas.” These cream-colored beans are full of protein and rich in fiber. Tahini is ground sesame seed paste that adds creaminess and a distinctive nutty flavor. Hummus can be served with pita bread or used as a dip for raw veggies like carrots, celery and bell pepper slices.

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Ingredients

Directions

Try something new this year and make your own hummus. Made from five simple ingredients, its name in Arabic literally translates to “chickpeas.” These cream-colored beans are full of protein and rich in fiber. Tahini is ground sesame seed paste that adds creaminess and a distinctive nutty flavor. Hummus can be served with pita bread or used as a dip for raw veggies like carrots, celery and bell pepper slices.

  • 1Combine ingredients

    Place all ingredients except salt and optional garnish in food processor. Process until mixture is coarsely puréed. Add salt to taste.

  • 2Serve

    Serve at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with a dash of paprika or parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
  • Name Value
  • Calories 144
  • Total Fat 7g
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • Carbohydrates 16g
  • Protein 6g
  • Dietary Fiber 5g
  • Sodium 13mg

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