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.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 2053.49 kcal
- 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
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.
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