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Creamy hummus

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Creamy hummus

This dip is perfect to enjoy as a snack with vegetables or whole grain crackers. Use it as a sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise or mustard for an extra hit of protein and fibre.

Ingredients

Makes: 500 mL (2 cups)Scale
  • sodium-reduced chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 can (540 mL/19 oz)
  • tahini (sesame seed paste)60 mL (¼ cup)
  • ground cumin5 mL (1 tsp)
  • sodium-reduced vegetable broth60 mL (¼ cup)
  • grated lemon zest2 mL (½ tsp)
  • lemon juice (about ½ lemon)15 mL (1 tbsp)
  • water (or more as desired)30 mL (2 tbsp)
  • garlic, minced1 clove

Method 2 steps

  1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini and cumin. Pulse until coarse.

  2. Add broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water. Pulse until smooth; add more water as necessary for a creamy texture. Stir in garlic.