Healthy Hummus

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Healthy Hummus (Easy and Delicious)

This better than store bought hummus recipe is so easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. It's made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon and spices. You can use this recipe as an appetizer, snack or use it to add extra protein and fiber to your sandwiches or wraps.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, healthy snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup tahini
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil optional

Instructions
 

  • Add chickpeas and baking soda in medium pot and cover with 1-2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low-simmer until skin start falling off chickpeas. About 15 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse chickpeas in cold water. Transfer chickpeas to a food processor or blender. Add garlic, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, and EVOO (if desired). Process until smooth and creamy, stopping and scraping down sides of bowl, if needed. Add more salt to taste, if needed.
  • *If mixture is too thick, add 1-2 Tbsp cold water. Blend until smooth.
  • Transfer to bowl and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
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