Hummus IV

24 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Ready In: 20 min

“A straightforward hummus that may be augmented with roasted red peppers or olives. Serve with crackers, flat breads or on a pita with sprouts for a great light lunch.” - by BEACHVOGEL

Ingredients

2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
4 tablespoons lemon juice
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
3 tablespoons tahini
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

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Original recipe yields 5 cups

Directions

Place garbanzo beans in a food processor and blend into a spreadable paste. Mix in lemon juice, garlic, tahini and crushed red pepper. Blend until smooth, using more lemon juice if consistency is too thick.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (40 total)

Calories
34 cal
2%

Fat
0.9 g
1%

Carbs
5.5 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Rebslo

Jan. 25, 2004

"Very easy. I bit too much garlic for my taste. Perhaps 3 is enough. Also, I used the liquid from the beans to smooth out the spread instead of more lemon juice. I also top with parsley and paprik..." See morea."

skw9q7

Jan. 25, 2004

"Very good! I am picky about my hummus, and this is finally one I LOVE. I added a few dashes of hot sauce for kick, and some reserved bean juice. But it was just adding to the perfection of the reci..." See morepe!"

Jillian

Apr. 19, 2012

"OMG! Who would've thought a little can of garbanzo beans could transform into something so delicous! It doesn't get easier or much simpler than this! I cut the recipe in half and put everything into a..." See more mini food processor, used a little sesame oil as I didn't have any tahini and just back just a bit on garlic. I also added in the reserved bean liquid as needed along with just a splash of lemon juice vs. the whole amount. I served it topped with a bit of paprika and surrounded by homemade pita chips - YUM!"

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