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Hummus I

By: Marie 
"This is a very basic recipe for the popular garbanzo and sesame seed pate. Vary the flavor by adding a few mint leaves, a little fresh ginger, or red pepper flakes. I make it in a food processor now, but I used to make it by putting the garbanzo beans through a ricer."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup roasted tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup packed flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and green onion in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water if the mixture is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 62 | Total Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2005 by Kevin Andrews   view full review
Hummus without olive oil or cumin? Nope, doesn't work. Add up to 1/4 cup of olive oil and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by TRPTGODDESS1   view full review
This is a very good recipe. I've substituted lime juice for the lemon juice--not as good. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by MADASHSKY   view full review
This recipe is the BEST to date! I made a batch up, and we ate it for lunches for a week. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by RAVENGRL23   view full review
Excellent! I made this for Thanksgiving as part of a veggie dish and it was devoured. For an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2004 by HLSABINE   view full review
Great and simple! I agree with the advice to save some of the bean "juice" to help thin the ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by AMBOPAIGE   view full review
I made this hummus for a kid's b-day party and everybody loved it!!! I made it using a hand...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2003 by ARIANA   view full review
I like to throw in a little fresh, finely chopped garlic to add a bit of a kick, and to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by KIMWATSON   view full review
This is such a great hummus recipe! It could use a bit more garlic and lemon juice than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by 4PIPPI   view full review
This is a very basic recipe. I was looking for something a little more spicy and exotic. It's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by Syd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very easy, very good. This is a great snack for children. I left the bowl of hummus on the...

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