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Homemade Hummus

When you’re in search of a healthy appetizer, use your beans and whip up a batch of this homemade hummus. It goes great on crackers, fresh vegetables or even a salad.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 2053.49 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 15 ounce(s) garbanzo beans
  • 1 tablespoon(s) low-fat (reduced fat) peanut butter
  • 333/1000 cup(s) fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup(s) warm water or garbanzo bean liquid
  • 1/4 cup(s) finely minced parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon(s) sesame seed oil
  • 1 tablespoon(s) ground sumac or paprika for garnish

Instructions

 

  • Drain garbanzo beans and set aside liquid from the can.
  • In a food processor or blender, place garbanzo beans, peanut butter, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
  • Add either 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water or garbanzo beans liquid (depending on how thick on want your hummus); blend approximately 3 to 5 minutes until pureed.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  • Remove to bowl; mix in parsley and sesame seed oil.
  • Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 2053.49kcalCarbohydrates: 431.76gProtein: 245.36gFat: 50.92gSaturated Fat: 3.15gSodium: 16226.42mgFiber: 183.51gSugar: 1.79g

Keyword Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating, Low Calorie, Low Fat
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