Creamy Oil-Free Hummus
Protein
Servings 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas (15-oz) liquid reserved from one can
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice not bottled!
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp good quality sea salt
Flavoring Ideas
- za'atar seasoning
- smoked paprika
- roasted red pepper (I use jarred)
- cilantro and jalapeño
- roasted eggplant and pine nuts
- chipotle and lime
- spinach and artichoke hearts
- olives
Instructions
- Drain one can of chickpeas and add both cans (including the liquid from the second can into a food processor or high powered blender such as a Vitamix.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and blend. If using a high powered blender, start on low and use the stirring tool to mix while blending, or stop blending and mix periodically with a spatula, until creamy.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Fat Free Vegan