How to Make Smooth Hummus
Hummus is an incredibly healthy and nutrient filled dip and makes for the perfect snack. It is high in plant based protein, healthy fats and fibre.
Servings: 6
Calories: 361kcal
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Sieve
- Small bow
Ingredients
- 2 400 gram cans chickpeas drained and rinsed, chickpea liquid reserved
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup aquafaba (chickpea water)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic skins removed
- 1/3 cup lemon juice fresh
- sea salt to season
Instructions
- Drain chickpeas by pouring contents of tin into sieve over a bowl. Set aside aquafaba (chickpea liquid) for later.
- Tip the chickpeas onto a clean, unused tea towel and start removing the skins by gently squeezing each chickpea to pop it out of its skin. Repeat until all of the chickpeas have skins removed. This step is optional, however makes the hummus more easily digested and really smooth.
- Place chickpeas into a food processor as well as lemon juice, tahini, garlic clove, extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of sea salt and chickpea liquid.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Taste test and add more salt if necessary.
- Pour contents into a serving dish and top with extra virgin olive oil, dukkah and extra chickpeas if desired. Serve with warmed pita bread.
Notes
Storage
Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.Servings
Makes approximately 710grams. 1 serve = 1/2 cup, which is approximately 120 grams.Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg