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Healthy Homemade Hummus

October 10, 2010 by Kimberly Danger 2 Comments

Hummus is the perfect frugal snack because it’s not only cheap – it’s healthy, too!   Garbanzo beans are loaded with inexpensive, lean protein.  This is a good basic recipe.  You can adjust as you like it, adding roasted red peppers, more or less garlic, or playing with my personal favorite – cumin.

  • 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained; reserve 1/2 C. liquid
  • 1/4 C. tahini (sesame paste, found in the organic aisle of most grocery stores)
  • 1/4 C. lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 C. fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Puree all ingredients using a stick blender or food processor.  Variation:  omit cumin and cilantro and add 1/4 C. roasted red peppers.  Serve as a spread or with pita chips.

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  1. [email protected] says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    I make mine pretty much the same way. I got the recipe years ago from a lady whose husband was from the Middle East. I was standing in line at the grocery store and had some pre-made hummus in my cart. She told me I could make it cheaper and better myself & offered to e-mail me the recipe. She did and I’ve been making it for my husband ever since. He loves it!

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  2. Karyn says

    January 31, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    Just made this and it turned really good! Unfortunately, I had to omit the cilantro b/c I didn’t have any. I’m still very pleased with it. Any tips or tricks to manage tahini that is emulsified or really hard?

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