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Basic Hummus

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"This basic recipe for hummus is quick and easy, and it tastes great with pita bread or veggies."
Basic Hummus Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 54 times with an average star rating of 3.9
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 1.5 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • salt and pepper to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic in olive oil for approximately 3 minutes, until tender.
  2. Place garbanzo beans in a blender or food processor with approximately 1 teaspoon reserved liquid. Process until smooth. Mix in the garlic, sesame seeds, salt and pepper. Blend to desired consistency, increasing the amount of reserved garbanzo bean liquid as desired. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by KATEZ21 
This is a good recipe for hummus, but is even better when you toast the sesame seeds in a dry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by JACQUETTA 
I always thought hummus was hard to make, so I never tried to make it until now. This recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by CAREYCOX 
This is an excellent recipe for basic hummus. It's very easy to add other ingredients if you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by JUSTMABEL 
This is super quick and easy, and great for dipping veggies in. I reduced the oil to 1 tbsp.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by JACKIEV 
Will try adding spice next time i.e. basil, oregano MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 2, 2007 by mstanifer 
This was the first time I tried making hummus at home. Loved it!! Yes, it was a little plain... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 16, 2006 by TerriGW 
I usually make the Hummus III recipe (which is excellent), but I was out of tahini and went... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by DARLINVEE 
This is an excellent recipe for basic hummus. Simple to make and delicious, it is sure to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by mom2oovc 
I felt the garlic was a bit strong, even though I love garlic. I added lemon juice and more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on may 25, 2006 by rde1398 
VERY SIMPLE recipe!! Very good. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Basic Hummus

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 25

  • Total Fat: 2.6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: < 1mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 0.2g

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