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Creamy hummus
This dip is perfect to enjoy as a snack with vegetables or whole grain crackers. Use it as a sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise or mustard for an extra hit of protein and fibre.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal yield: 500 mL (2 cups)
- sodium-reduced chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 can (540 mL/19 oz)
- tahini (sesame seed paste)60 mL (¼ cup)
- ground cumin5 mL (1 tsp)
- sodium-reduced vegetable broth60 mL (¼ cup)
- grated lemon zest2 mL (½ tsp)
- lemon juice (about ½ lemon)15 mL (1 tbsp)
- water (or more as desired)30 mL (2 tbsp)
- garlic, minced1 clove
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 2 steps
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini and cumin. Pulse until coarse.
Add broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water. Pulse until smooth; add more water as necessary for a creamy texture. Stir in garlic.
