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hummus with veggie tray

Classic Hummus

Tami McBride
Hummus is a smooth, creamy, healthy dip made from chickpeas and pureed with tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice and spices.  The tahini lends a slightly bitter taste combined with tart lemon juice to create a complex dip perfect for dipping vegetables, crackers or pita bread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 113 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. 2 cups chickpeas, freshly cooked and cooled (or used canned)
  • 1 ¼ cups 10 fluid ounces water
  • ⅓ cup 2.5 fluid ounces lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup 2 ounces tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 2 tablespoon flax seed freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • DRAIN freshly cooked or canned chickpeas. 
  • POUR water, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil into the bottom of the Vitamix container (or other high-speed blender).
  • ADD the tahini, garlic, sea salt, cumin, and flax seed.
  • TOP with chickpeas.
  • PLACE the lid on the blender.
  • POWER on the Vitamix to the lowest speed and slowly increase the speed.
  • USE the Vitamix tamper to get ingredients off the sides. If necessary, stop and scrape down the sides.
  • INCREASE POWER to the highest speed and puree for 60 to 90 seconds, or until the hummus is a smooth, creamy consistency.
  • ADD additional water, if necessary to get the right consistency.
  • SCRAPE hummus into a bowl.
  • TASTE and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • CHILL in the refrigerator if needed.
  • SERVE with raw vegetables, pita bread, or on top of quinoa.

Notes

Please note: If you chill the hummus, bring to room temperature about 15 minutes before eating for the best taste.
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Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 187mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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