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5-minute hummus with tahini in a small bowl topped with olive oil
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5-Minute Hummus with Tahini and Fresh Garlic

This 5-Minute Hummus with Tahini and Fresh Garlic is an easy, healthy snack! Made with canned chickpeas, this recipe is super quick and convenient (no soaking or peeling required!). It can be enjoyed cold or room temperature as a dip for fresh veggies and pita, spread on a sandwich, or dolloped over your favorite veggie or grain bowl.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: DIET, DINNER, how-to, KITCHEN BASICS, snacks + starters
Cuisine: American, dairy free, gluten free, low carb + keto, nut free, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 12 servings (about 1.5 cups)
Calories: 56kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1-15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 heaping tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4-5 tablespoons ice cold water

Instructions

  • Place garlic clove in a food processor and pulse until broken down.
    food processor with a minced up garlic clove inside
  • Add garbanzo beans, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and salt into the food processor.
    chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt in a food processor
  • Blend until well combined and you have a nice thick paste. Slowly blend in water until you find a nice light fluffy consistency.
    fresh homemade hummus blended in a food processor
  • Taste and adjust the flavors to your preference. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with an extra sprinkle of cumin and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (optional!).

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Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg