[NEW] Chickpea Hummus (without Tahini)

Cilantro and cumin give this hummus a decidedly southwestern spin. Serve it with whole grain tortilla chips or, better yet, fresh veggies for some excellent snacking. Garnish with a splash of hot sauce for a little extra color and to punch the flavor up a notch. Tip: If you need to make this in a hurry, swap the dried out for 2 cups of canned chickpeas.
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Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 9 hours
Total Time: 9 hours 20 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Chickpea Hummus (without Tahini)

Ingredients

  • â…” cup dried chickpeas
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cloves garlic 1 bay leaf ¾ tsp. salt, divided ½ tsp. cumin
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice ¾ cup sliced green onion
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

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Instructions

  1. Soak chickpeas in cold water overnight. Rinse and drain.
  2. In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the chickpeas, water, garlic cloves, bay leaf and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially and simmer until the beans are very tender (50-60 minutes). Drain and discard the bay leaf, reserving the garlic and ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients except reserved cooking liquid. Process to puree. Add the reserved cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture has the consistency of a thick spread.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 166 g
Amount per serving
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.7g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 302.5mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 11%
Total Sugars 2.8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 4.9g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 30.3mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 6%
Potassium 211.1mg 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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