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Extra Easy Hummus

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"Tahini-free hummus that only takes minutes, and is a favorite with my kids." — Donalyn

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Directions

In a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. Blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

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I made this the first time by the recipe exactly. I missed the sesame flavor without the sesame paste, but liked the reduced fat/calorie idea. The second time I made it, I decided to use sesame oil instead of olive oil. This way, the calorie/fat difference was negligible, but the sesame flavor was included--YUMMY!! I also doubled the garlic and halved the cumin, as others suggested. I used 1 T lemon juice and added bean juice, as needed, during the blending process. For those on WW, 1/4 of this recipe is 2 points...put it on cucumber spears or carrot chips and you can't go wrong! :)

—Carrie

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 15, 2003

I didn't think that this hummus was good at all. It was way too bland and the cumin made it taste like a bowl of blended up chili beans instead of hummus. It was definitely easy to make but it wasn't worth even that little bit of effort.

—SARAHMCD03

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Jan 07, 2007

great recipe, if you are looking an alternative to hummus without tahini. i doubled the garlic, halfed the cumin, added a few shakes of ground red pepper, and some lemon juice. you really need to add a little lemon, otherwise the recipe just isn't has "bright". i really enjoyed this one!

—mls

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Jul 25, 2003

This hummus was pretty good, but it was sort of bland. It was a lot better after adding paprika, a few drops of chili oil, and some sesame seeds.

—SPELTRONG

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Feb 17, 2011

OMG! Who would've thought a little can of garbanzo beans could transform into something so delicous! It doesn't get easier or much simpler than this! I put everything into a mini food processor, used sesame oil vs. olive oil and upped the garlic. I also added in the reserved bean liquid as needed along with a splash of lemon juice. I served it topped with a bit of paprika and surrounded by homemade pita chips - YUM!

—Jillian

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Aug 05, 2006

"Impressive" my very picky husband concluded. He thought it was really good; I thought it was really good. The only thing this recipe was missing was lemon juice. After tasting it I knew it needed a little zip and some of the other recipes had called for it. Just what it needed. I just used the bottled stuff I had in the fridge and that worked wonders! Also, I didn't actually measure out the spices, so I can't verify that the portions given in this are correct. I'm pretty positive I didn't use the entire amount of cumin called for. I also used kosher salt. If you like garlic, I added an extra clove and I loved it. If your mix is gritty at all, don't fret. Just add a little more oil or lemon juice and blend more in the food processor. I think this would have not worked well in the blender. I served it with homemade naan bread and cucumbers. DELICIOUS!! (The first time I made I just ate it with some corn chips and it was great with that too.)

—COOKFORMANY

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Nov 10, 2003

I made two variations on this recipe. I left out the cumin and added fresh ground pepper. To one batch I added sun-dried tomatoes and a little crushed red pepper to taste. That was REALLY yummy. To the other batch I added chili paste, minced ginger, soy sauce to taste. The chili paste gives it a real kick. I'm thinking kalamata olives and artichokes may work, too. Awesome recipe.

—JSTEW51576

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Mar 27, 2003

This recipe is yummy and easy to make. It is even better if you blend in the juice of half a lemon.

—REBECCA_MILLER_JD

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Nutrition

Calories
118 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
16.5 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
4.4 g
7%

Fiber
3.2 g
13%

Protein
3.7 g
7%

Sodium
502 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Extra Easy Hummus

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 118
Calories from Fat: 40

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.4g 7 %
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 502mg 20 %
Potassium 142mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 16.5g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13 %
Protein 3.7g 7 %
** Sugars 0g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 17 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 6 %
Vitamin B6 22 %
Magnesium 9 %
Folate 26 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.