Garlic Hummus without Tahini
Make delicious garlic hummus in just five minutes. Enjoy it with veggies, crackers, or as a sandwich spread.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 33.57kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans drained & rinsed (reserving liquid)
- ½ large lemon juiced
- 1-2 garlic cloves peeled (depending on their size)
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup reserved liquid from chickpeas
- Few ice cubes or ice cold water optional
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas to a food processor or blender, along with the rest of the ingredients, aside from the reserved liquid. Blend for 30 seconds.1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, ½ large lemon, 1-2 garlic cloves, 1-2 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Pour in the reserved liquid in small increments and pulse until the hummus is smooth in consistency.½ cup reserved liquid from chickpeas
- Taste and add more salt, if necessary. Serve with your favorite chips or vegetables and enjoy!Few ice cubes or ice cold water
Start with 1 small garlic clove, taste, and add another if desired. You can always add more but you can't take away.
Optional step for extra smooth hummus: to achieve restaurant-style hummus, add a couple ice cubes or a tiny bit of ice-cold water when blending at the end. It helps to emulsify the hummus makingn it extra creamy and smooth.
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Notes
- For a smooth hummus, peel the chickpeas. This takes some extra time but removing the skin from the chickpeas will result in the creamiest hummus.
- Start by adding a small amount of garlic and add more if necessary. Raw garlic has a very strong taste.
- Blend the hummus for a little while to ensure it gets nice and smooth. Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl and then blend again until it reaches your desired texture.
- The hummus should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
- You can freeze hummus in an airtight, freezer-safe container for a few months. Let it defrost and come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 33.57kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.77g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 3.52g | Saturated Fat: 0.48g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.38g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.56g | Sodium: 291.3mg | Potassium: 11.09mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.17g | Vitamin A: 1.54IU | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 2.69mg | Iron: 0.07mg
