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Holly's Hummus

SUBMITTED BY: HMayes  PHOTO BY: TheNakedChef 

"An easy-to-make, light and zesty Mediterranean-flavored hummus. A hit with my friends and family, this is great as an appetizer, side dish, or versatile dip for veggies, pita or chips."
Holly's Hummus Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 48 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min
Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
  • 1/3 cup pitted Spanish Manzanilla olives
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place garbanzo beans, olives, and garlic into the bowl of a blender or food processor. Pour in olive oil and lemon juice; season with basil, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cover and puree until smooth. Hummus can be served immediately, or covered, and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 30, 2007 by Chris McCoy 
Simple and tasty. Be careful on the seasoning. Between the olives and about 1/2 teaspoon of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 27, 2008 by CURIALL 
I think this is really tasty. Be aware that this tastes like an olive hummus, rather than a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 2, 2008 by ZakLovesJesusChrist 
Thanks for the hummus recipe. I altered the recipe by adding two roasted, red pepper strips,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 26, 2008 by KAREN160 
This is tasty, and the olives are a good substitute for tahini which can be quite expensive. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2008 by poppyseed 
Very Good! I used a few sprigs of fresh cilantro and a few sprinkles of dried basil. I like to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 30, 2007 by Lo 
What have I been spending $3.99 on tiny tubs of hummus for??? Had no idea how easy it would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 5, 2008 by Laura Roberts 
I LOVE hummus, and this is a really great basic recipe. Personally, I'm not a friend of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 13, 2008 by brenchick2002 
this is a great recipe for hummus, I was so afraid not to use tahini and not get the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 18, 2008 by Amanda! 
I looove this hummus! I needed a good hummus recipe that didn't require tahini, and this is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 25, 2008 by angel32462 
This was really yummy. I did add more garlic, and less salt, but other then that it was... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Holly's Hummus

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 122

  • Total Fat: 6.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 343mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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