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Healthy Hummus

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Course Snack
Keyword healthy, easy snack, work-snack, healthy snack, workplace snack, game day, gluten-free, kids-lunch, kids-snack, easy, low-calorie, meal-prep, quick, beginner, make-ahead, 20 minutes or less, low-cost, cheap
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 170

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 15 oz. can low-sodium garbanzo beans or chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 3/4 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 to 1/2 Tbsp. salt

Instructions

  • Add garbanzo beans, 2 Tbsp. of water, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and ¼ tsp. of salt to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and creamy. If needed, add additional water to thin out the hummus and ¼ tsp. of salt to your taste preference.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg