Hummus with Chickpeas

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Smooth homemade hummus garnished with chickpeas and olive oil, made with simple ingredients for everyday plant-based eating.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 261

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 can 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons reserved chickpeas for garnish
¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water

Equipment

Food Processor

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Cooking Instructions

Add chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and water to a food processor.
Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Adjust texture with additional water if necessary.
Spoon hummus into a shallow bowl.
Top with reserved chickpeas and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 385mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 6gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Blend longer for a smoother texture.

Serve at room temperature for best flavor.

Add more olive oil just before serving if needed.

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