Curried Hummus Recipe
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Curried Hummus

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"Chick peas have a very low glycemic index, which means they create steady blood sugar and are especially healthful for diabetics. Curry powder contains curcumin, an antioxidant believed to be anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (121)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans chick peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 teaspoons curry powder
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Salt, to taste
  • Hot sauce, to taste

Directions

  1. Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Serve (drizzled with olive oil, if desired) with pita chips.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 84 | Total Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2006 by littlehemmy   view full review
I enjoyed this recipe and am making the following suggestions: use the liquid in the cans of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2006 by Mary Ann Y.   view full review
This recipe is truly a winner, in fact, the best of the best, and I've tried probably 10 or 15...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2006 by Ali   view full review
What a great recipe! I thought the curry was a bit much, but everybody else liked it. Next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2005 by ZIBD   view full review
By far the best tasting hummus I have made. The curry gives a new twist on this dish. I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2006 by KERI KENNELLY   view full review
This recipe was very tasty and refreshing. I changed the servings to 8 and it made PLENTY. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2006 by Abby   view full review
I made this for my daughter who likes everything. She didn't like it, that's why I'm giving...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2005 by Homeward Hearts   view full review
This was good, but a little too garlic tasting.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by Tiffany   view full review
I prefer hummus made with tahini.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by Carolyn C.   view full review
A different "take" on the original... I'll make it again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2005 by JMCCREAR   view full review
Excellent! I love this recipe. Very simple and easy. The curry adds a wonderful flavor and...

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