Cucumber Hummus Recipe
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Cucumber Hummus

By: herron7710 
"Light and refreshing appetizer made to eat with crisp veggies and warm pita bread. Serve topped with olives."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste, or to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 cucumber, coarsely chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch paprika

Directions

  1. Place the garlic, tahini paste, lemon juice, and olive oil into a blender or food processor. Blend until the garlic is finely minced, then add the garbanzo beans and chopped cucumber. Puree until smooth, then season to taste with salt and black pepper; blend to mix. Pour into a serving dish, and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 68 | Total Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2011 by mlschlotfeldt   view full review
Yummy! I didn't have the tahini paste so I used 1 Tbsp sesame seed oil and about 1/3 c....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by ShirlG   view full review
This hummus is quit enjoyable. The taste of cucumber add a different twist. It is the first...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by ZANNAH17   view full review
I found this really good! I LOVE hummus & eat it all the time. I always use cucumbers to sip...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by Sheri   view full review
This was my first attempt at hummus and this recipe is easy, delicious and incredibly healthy....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by Sarah   view full review
recommend roasting the garlic first, otherwise the garlic taste is really strong....great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by leenabeena   view full review
Wonderful!! The best hummus I ever tasted.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by KissTheCook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Was GREAT everyone loved it! I added 3 limes and Himalaya Pink Salt!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by texrah   view full review
Good stuff. The cucumber adds a fresh twist to this easy-to-make dip. A great, healthy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2011 by laura   view full review
I thought this was very good. I served it with the pita chip recipe from this site.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2011 by oldklingon Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Liked this, it is different, refreshing. I don't add salt and used lemon pepper instead of...

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