Hummus With Tomatoes

We’ve got hummus that will leave you humming a happy tune. Fresh tomatoes give this traditional Mediterranean favorite a new twist. Serve with pita chips and crackers — or simply enjoy it by the spoonful. It’s good eating.

Course Dips and Spreads, Hot Appetizer
Cuisine Greek

Servings 4 servings
Calories 1244.87 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 2 1/2 cup(s) cooked chickpeas
  • 6 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
  • 5 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

 

  • Blend garlic and salt together in food processor.
  • Add chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil and cayenne.
  • Pulse until blended.
  • Place mixture in bowl and fold in tomatoes and parsley.
  • Taste for balance of flavors, adding more lemon juice, parsley or cayenne to taste.
  • Put hummus in serving bowl and drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 1244.87kcalCarbohydrates: 115.44gProtein: 32.06gFat: 78.13gSaturated Fat: 10.29gSodium: 4921.22mgFiber: 29.47gSugar: 27.28g

Keyword Healthy Eating, Vegetables
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