Hummus [G.F.]
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Hummus [G.F.]

A thick Middle Eastern dip made from mashed chickpeas and «tahini» (sesame seed paste), seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
[Gluten-free version]

Thanks to chickpeas, this recipe is an excellent source of fibre, folic acid, several minerals and vitamins B1, B3 (niacin) and B6.

2 servings
Preparation 20 min
490 calories per serving 
  • Can be done in advance
  • Can be frozen
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Kid-friendly
  • Artery-healthy
  • Heart-healthy
Recipe Nutrition Info Reviews (0) My Notes

Ingredients

2/3 cup chickpeas/garbanzo beans (canned)   170 mL
1/2 clove garlic  
5 tsp Tahini paste   30 g
4 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed   1/2 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil   45 mL
  ground pepper to taste    
  salt to taste    
2 tbsp water, approximately   30 mL
1/4 tsp paprika [optional]   0.4 g
1 tsp pine nuts [optional]   3 g
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil [optional]   5 mL
1 corn tortillas   45 g
2 radishes   30 g
1/2 cucumbers, medium size   130 g
1 carrots   100 g
1 stalk celery   70 g

Before you start

A blender or food processor will be very useful to purée the chickpeas.

Please note that this recipe uses canned chickpeas. For dried chickpeas, please see the corresponding recipe.

Method

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a food processor purée the chickpeas with the garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil until the hummus is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add a few tablespoons of warm water to thin the hummus to the desired consistency.
  2. Transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with pine nuts and a pinch of paprika (optional). Serve with tortillas and vegetables.

Remarks

Keep up to 3 days, covered, in the refrigerator; up to 3 months in the freezer.

Servings of Canada's Food Guide

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to:

Vegetables and Fruit: 2½ servings
Grain Products: 1 serving
Milk and Alternatives: 0 serving
Meat and Alternatives: 1 serving

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Claims

Free :
Added Sugar, Cholesterol, Trans Fat
Low :
Saturated Fat, Sodium
Source of :
Calcium, Omega-6, Pantothenic Acid, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C
Good source of :
Copper, Iron, Niacin
Excellent source of :
Fibre, Folacin, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc
Diet-related health claims :
Artery-healthy, Heart-healthy

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Nutrition Facts Table

Nutrition Facts

per 1 serving (310g)

Amount

% DV*

* DV = Daily Value

Calories

490

Fat

34 g

52 %

Saturated 4.5 g
+ Trans 0 g

23 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

320 mg

13 %

Carbohydrate

41 g

14 %

Fibre

9 g

35 %

Sugars

4 g

Protein

10 g

Vitamin A

60 %

Vitamin C

25 %

Calcium

10 %

Iron

20 %

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