Basic Hummus

5m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
5m
Ready In


"To this basic recipe you can add several things; like roasted red peppers ( my favorite), Or roasted poblano and cilantro and exchange the lemon juice for lime juice... just use your imagination. Yield 3 cups"

Original is 3 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (211.9 g)
  • Calories 286.7
  • Total Fat - 19.8 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.8 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 40.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 24.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 8.4 g
  • Sugars - 5.3 g
  • Protein - 10.3 g
  • Calcium - 239.3 mg
  • Iron - 3.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 32.3 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.7 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Drain beans and reserve the liquid when you do so.

Step 2

Blend beans, along with the other ingredients and 1/4 cup of the liquid.

Step 3

Process until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Add liquid until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

Adjust seasonings alongwith more cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Tips


No special items needed.

2 Reviews

AllieH

Loved this hummus recipe. I added just a bit of olive oil to get the texture I wanted. It makes a ton so I’ll probably make half the recipe next time.

5.0

review by:
(15 May 2023)

QueenBea

This is a great tasting hummus recipe and very easy to put together.

5.0

review by:
(22 Jan 2017)

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