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The Secret to Really Good Hummus

This silky, fluffy hummus is a dreamy appetizer, sandwich spread or snack. Lemon, garlic, olive oil and tahini accent healthy beans.
Prep Time6 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time9 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Kathy Patalsky

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups white beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup tahini, softened
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 2 teaspoon agave syrup (optional)

OVER TOP

  • smoky paprika
  • EVOO
  • finely chopped parsley or spinach

Instructions

  • Add the beans, tahini, oil, lemon and garlic to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Add salt to taste or go with ½ - 1 tsp. Add the agave, if desired - it adds a nice subtle sweet accent. Blend until smooth and fluffy. If the hummus still feels a bit too thick, add another splash of oil.
  • Spoon onto a serving plate or bowl. Add a drizzle of EVOO, sprinkle of smoky paprika and pinch of chopped greens. Serve right away for best texture and slight warmth from the blender!

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg