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.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Additional Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Servings 3 cups
Calories 113 kcal
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
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.
Please note: If you chill the hummus, bring to room temperature about 15 minutes before eating for the best taste.
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Calories: 113 kcal Carbohydrates: 13 g Protein: 5 g Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g Sodium: 187 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 2 g
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