Use the freshest lemon juice for the best possible flavor. To peel the chickpeas, pinch them between your fingers until the flesh pops out of the skin. It goes faster than you might think and is worth improved texture.
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Instructions
1. Peel the chickpeas and discard the skins2. In a food processor, blend the chickpeas for a minute or so. Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt and blend until pureed.3. With the machine running, drizzle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you get a very smooth mixture.4. Let rest and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per container
Serving size59 g
Amount per serving
Calories143
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.8g
12%
Saturated Fat 1.2g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 80.8mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3.09g
11%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 5.5g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 40.7mg
4%
Iron 1.6mg
10%
Potassium 170.8mg
4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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