Basic Hummus Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1.5 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 53 | Total Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KATEZ21   view full review
This is a good recipe for hummus, but is even better when you toast the sesame seeds in a dry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CAREYCOX   view full review
This is an excellent recipe for basic hummus. It's very easy to add other ingredients if you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JACQUETTA   view full review
I always thought hummus was hard to make, so I never tried to make it until now. This recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JUSTMABEL   view full review
This is super quick and easy, and great for dipping veggies in. I reduced the oil to 1 tbsp....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by mom2oovc   view full review
I felt the garlic was a bit strong, even though I love garlic. I added lemon juice and more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JACKIEV   view full review
Will try adding spice next time i.e. basil, oregano
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by mstanifer   view full review
This was the first time I tried making hummus at home. Loved it!! Yes, it was a little plain...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by TerriGW   view full review
I usually make the Hummus III recipe (which is excellent), but I was out of tahini and went...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DARLINVEE   view full review
This is an excellent recipe for basic hummus. Simple to make and delicious, it is sure to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by Spookei   view full review
This was really good!! I use 6 tablespoons of lemon juice like another reviewer said. I used 3...

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