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Basil’s Traditional Hummus

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Traditional Hummus

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"This is my mother's recipe for creamy hummus. She cooked every day the food she learned how to cook when she was growing up. She gave us a history lesson of our culture and our family every night at the dinner table." — basilshadid

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Original recipe makes 2 cups Change Servings

3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup olive oil
1 cup tahini

3 lemons, juiced
salt to taste
1/4 cup olive oil

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Directions

Place garlic in a food processor and chop thoroughly. Add garbanzo beans and blend into a paste. Pour in 1 cup olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Place hummus in a bowl and top with 1/4 cup olive oil.

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PREP 15 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 14, 2012

Thank you Basil! Finally, a hummus recipe that tastes as good as my Middle-Eastern friends serve! And, it's so easy to make!

—Corrie

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 27, 2012

yikes, really lemony and "tahiniy"

—dadbullock

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7 Ratings

Aug 14, 2012

Hi Basil, thank you very much for this wonderful recipe that reminded me to the taste of "Pita im Hummus" which I enjoyed so much during my Israel vaccation 25 years ago. Done quick and easy it will be on my favorite list! Best regards from Germany, Sabine

—blau33

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Feb 02, 2013

I reduced the lemon juice slightly, but, other than that made exactly as the recipe stated. It was a perfect texture and had good flavor. I served with homeade bagel chips.

—happyschmoopies

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Jan 29, 2013

Reminds me of the wonderful Mediterranean food from home in New England.

—Sandollar1947

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Dec 23, 2012

So good! I used Sesame Oil at about 1/2 mix with Olive Oil, since, that's all I had left (under-estimated my olive oil :-D )and I also added pepper to taste and topped it with fresh parsley from the garden. MAJICAL.

—dberisford

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Nutrition

Calories
560 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
22.5 g
7%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
50.5 g
78%

Fiber
5.9 g
23%

Protein
8.6 g
17%

Sodium
293 mg
12%

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

Nutritional Information

Traditional Hummus

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 560
Calories from Fat: 455

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.5g 78 %
Saturated Fat 7g 35 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 293mg 12 %
Potassium 248mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 22.5g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 5.9g 23 %
Protein 8.6g 17 %
** Sugars 0.2g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 19 %
Iron 38 %
Thiamin 39 %
Niacin 30 %
Vitamin B6 24 %
Magnesium 17 %
Folate 42 %

* 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.