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Classic Middle Eastern Hummus
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Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
8
servings
Calories
138
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
3
cloves
garlic
16
oz
canned chickpeas
drained, liquid reserved
1
tsp
sea salt
2
tbsp
sesame tahini paste
1
lemon
juiced (be sure to remove seeds)
1/4
c
olive oil
2
tbsp
liquid from the chickpeas
1/4
tsp
Tabasco or other favorite hot sauce
optional
1/4
c
minced flat parsley
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic. Use a garlic press or the food processor fitted with the steel blade.
Blend the tahini to mix the oil and solid paste.
Add the garlic, chick peas, salt, tahini and lemon juice to the food processor and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed.
Slowly pour in the olive oil while the processor is running.
Check texture and add the liquid from the chick peas. Process to form a smooth consistency.
Add Tabasco and taste for seasoning.
Garnish with parsley.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Recipe by Mary C. Merola May 1992
Nutrition
Calories:
138
kcal
Carbohydrates:
10
g
Protein:
3
g
Fat:
9
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
0
mg
Sodium:
455
mg
Potassium:
132
mg
Fiber:
3
g
Sugar:
0
g
Vitamin A:
165
IU
Vitamin C:
10.2
mg
Calcium:
33
mg
Iron:
1.1
mg
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