Classic Homemade Hummus

Creamy, filling and incredibly addictive.  I make hummus all the time and this is one of my favorite versions.  Serve as a dip with raw veggies and chips or use as a spread for your sandwich or wrap in place of mayo or meat.

Homemade Hummus Recipe

Health Benefits of Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a plant based protein and are an excellent source of folic acid.  They are also full of fiber to keep you fuller longer and aid in digestion.

Ingredients

  • 1 cans of chickpeas
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 spring onion (and 1 extra diced for garnish)
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp white sesame seeds for garnish

Preparation

  1. Chill chickpeas overnight in fridge
  2. Rinse chickpeas in water and place in food processor
  3. Add remaining ingredients and blend
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and diced spring onion
  5. Serve immediately with raw veggies or your favorite chip
Classic Homemade Hummus
 

Ingredients
  • 1 cans of chickpeas
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 spring onion (and 1 extra diced for garnish)
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp white sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
  1. Chill chickpeas overnight in fridge
  2. Rinse chickpeas in water and place in food processor
  3. Add remaining ingredients and blend
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and diced spring onion
  5. Serve immediately with raw veggies or your favorite chip

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    As a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, my goal is to teach people that healthy cooking can still be gourmet and delicious. Follow me as I explore how to create healthy versions of my favorite dishes and learn why specific ingredients are good for your body. Many of my recipes are vegan and free of the most common food allergens.

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