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    How to Make Homemade Hummus

    Published: Apr 24, 2019 · by Annie. · This post may contain affiliate or amazon links.
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    It is so easy to make and so delicious to eat! Follow the Mediterranean Diet, GF, Low in Carbs. This is How to Make Homemade Hummus.
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    I always wondered How to Make Homemade Hummus.
    Hummus is not only healthy to eat, it is also easy to make.

    How to Make Homemade Hummus

    How to Make Homemade Hummus

    Hummus is that delicious dip that is made with a chickpea base.
    Chickpeas are a favorite legume for followers of the Mediterranean Diet.

    You probably also know that hummus is a popular food in especially in certain parts of the world.
    Specifically, you find hummus a staple in the Middle East and Mediterranean areas of the world.
    However, because of its benefits, hummus is certainly up and coming in the US as well.

    I just touched upon the healthy benefits of hummus or hummus nutrition.

    It is always a good thing when something that can be eaten as a snack is also a healthy food.
    As the ingredients in this hummus are all healthy and known, this is the perfect kind of food in my opinion.

    Hummus is packed with protein- the plant based kind.
    As a non-meat eater I am excited to eat something that will provide me with over a gram of protein in a tablespoon.
    Hummus is also low in calories, carbohydrates, fat and even sodium. It is no wonder why hummus is so popular with so many kinds of diets including the 'not on a diet' diet.

    I also like that every ingredient in this hummus recipe is a healthy ingredient.

    This would be a good time to mention that I learned how to make my own hummus when I read the label on the store bought hummus that was in my refrigerator. Sadly, that hummus has additional ingredients in it, probably to make it more grocery store shelf-friendly.

    Let me start by saying that you will need another healthy ingredient to make this recipe.

    That ingredient is tahini, which is also healthy food. You can find my recipe for homemade tahini here or you can buy your own tahini online here.

    You will also need garbanzo beans for this recipe.

    I suggest purchasing canned garbanzo beans for this recipe. If you purchase the salt free garbanzo beans you will get a better control over the sodium that is added to your hummus.
    You can find canned garbanzo beans here.

    This is a garlic hummus recipe.
    However, you can easily add or substitute in chopped red peppers or other ingredients. I like to use a bit of seasoning (I love Trader Joe's seasonings!)rather than salt in my hummus.

    I should also mention some of the great things that you can do with your hummus.

    One of my favorite ways to eat hummus is to spread it on the bread or wrap that I will be filling with some great cheeses and vegetables to make a sandwich. However, you could also dip My Easy Salted Chickpea Chips into your hummus for a great tasting and healthy snack!

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    How to Make Homemade Hummus

    How to Make Homemade Hummus

    How to Make Homemade Hummus

    As mentioned, you will need tahini, which is also healthy food. You can find my recipe for homemade tahini here or you can buy your own tahini online here.

    Also, you will also need garbanzo beans for this recipe.
    I suggest purchasing canned garbanzo beans for this recipe. If you purchase the salt free garbanzo beans you will get a better control over the sodium that is added to your hummus.

    You can find canned garbanzo beans here.

    Here is what you will need to make this hummus recipe.

    • Garlic- 2 cloves minced or chopped small.
    • Garbanzo Beans- 1 (15-18 ounce can).
    • Lemon Juice- 4 tablespoons. Can use a freshly juiced lemon instead.
    • Tahini- ¼ cup.You can find my recipe for homemade tahini here or you can buy your own tahini online here.
    • Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)- 2 tablespoons.
    • Water- ¼ cup. It is popular idea to drain the garbanzo beans and reserve ¼ cup of the liquid here.
    • Seasonings to taste- while you could use salt or pepper, I like to use different kinds of seasonings such as these (cumin and paprika are popular choices).- one to 2 teaspoons is usually enough.
    • Optional- chopped garlic or red peppers for topping- 1-2 tablespoon as desired.

    How to Make Homemade Hummus

    To make this you can use a blender, Vitamix, or food processor.

    • Add everything except for the water, seasoning, and the topping to the blender or food processor.
    • Blend or process until almost smooth. Then add the water add seasonings to taste and blend or process until smooth.
    • Top with any optional ingredients.
    • Store this in the refrigerator covered. One of my favorite ways to eat hummus is to spread it on the bread or wrap that I will be filling with some great cheeses and vegetables to make a sandwich. However, you could also dip My Easy Salted Chickpea Chips into your hummus for a great tasting and healthy snack!

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    How to Make Homemade Hummus

    It is so easy to make and so delicious to eat! Follow the Mediterranean Diet, GF, Low in Carbs. This is How to Make Homemade Hummus.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizers and Sides
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Search Result: healthy, low carb, Mediterranean Diet, vegan
    Servings: 12
    Servings: 1tbsp
    Author: Food, Wine, and Love | myposhmedia llc

    Equipment

    • Vitamix Blender
    • Old Bay Seasoning
    • Olive Oil,

    Ingredients

    • Here is what you will need to make this hummus recipe.
    • Garlic- 2 cloves minced or chopped small.
    • Garbanzo Beans– 1 15-18 ounce can.
    • Lemon Juice– 4 tablespoons. Can use a freshly juiced lemon instead.
    • Tahini- ¼ cup.You can find my recipe for homemade tahini here or you can buy your own tahini online here.
    • Olive Oil extra virgin preferred– 2 tablespoons.
    • Water- ¼ cup. It is popular idea to drain the garbanzo beans and reserve ¼ cup of the liquid here.
    • Seasonings to taste- while you could use salt or pepper I like to use different kinds of seasonings such as these (cumin and paprika are popular choices).- one to 2 teaspoons is usually enough.
    • Optional- chopped garlic or red peppers for topping- 1-2 tablespoon as desired.

    Instructions

    • To make this you can use a blender, Vitamix, or food processor.
    • Add everything except for the water, seasoning, and the topping to the blender or food processor.
    • Blend or process until almost smooth. Then add the water add seasonings to taste and blend or process until smooth.
    • Top with any optional ingredients.
    • Store this in the refrigerator covered. One of my favorite ways to eat hummus is to spread it on the bread or wrap that I will be filling with some great cheeses and vegetables to make a sandwich. However, you could also dip My Easy Salted Chickpea Chips into your hummus for a great tasting and healthy snack!

    Recipe Notes

    To make this you can use a blender, Vitamix, or food processor.
    • Garbanzo Beans–
    • Lemon Juice–
    • Tahini- You can find my recipe for homemade tahini here or you can buy your own tahini online here.
    • Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)–

    originally posted:

    April 24, 2019
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.1g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 1.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 1g
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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