Simple Homemade Hummus

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In addition to those three meals, I usually have a morning snack, an afternoon snack, + sometimes, a late-night snack. While it’s easy to reach for junk food (+ yes, occasionally I do), I feel better + more energized when I eat snacks with some healthy attributes – high protein, high fiber, heart-healthy fats, etc.

I love hummus as a snack, + much prefer homemade versions to store-bought ones. It seems like every homemade version I’ve had, whether it’s from a friend or a restaurant, is unique, which I love.

So, last week, I decided to try making it myself. How did it turn out?

Wonderful! I adored how easy it was to make, coming together in less than 5 minutes. Due to the easy preparation AND the delicious results, I made it for a potluck on Thursday, + again for a Superbowl party on Sunday. + of course, I kept a generous amount for myself … which I’ve been snacking on nonstop for the last few days. =)

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Simple Homemade Hummus

Simple Homemade Hummus makes about 4 cups, adapted from Gourmet Magazine, via epicurious. This easy hummus comes together in less than 5 minutes and is perfect for snacking or parties.

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Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• two 16 oz. cans chickpeas/garbanzo beans drained + rinsed
• 2/3 cup well-stirred tahini
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil plus extra for drizzling
• a pinch of paprika for garnish

Method

 

1. On a cutting board, mince + mash the garlic to a paste with the salt.
2. In a food processor purée the chickpeas with the garlic paste, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, + 1/2 cup water, scraping down the sides, until the hummus is smooth.
3. Add salt to taste. Add water, if necessary, to thin the hummus to the desired consistency + transfer the hummus to a bowl.
4. The hummus may be made 3 days in advance + kept covered + chilled.
5. When ready to serve, divide the hummus between shallow serving dishes. Drizzle the hummus with extra olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, + serve with toasted pita.