Nutrition Facts

12 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Amount per serving
Calories
264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Sodium
42mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
11%
Dietary Fiber
8g
29%
Protein
11g
22%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook time: none

Whether enjoyed with warm pita bread, crisp vegetables, or as a simple yet elegant topping for your favorite dishes, this hummus offers a unique and unforgettable culinary experience. It’s a taste of the Mediterranean, a moment of pure culinary bliss. It is irresistible.

The texture is equally remarkable. Smooth, creamy, yet with a hint of the chickpeas' natural texture remaining to add a pleasing contrast, the hummus is a delight to both the eyes and the palate. The smooth consistency melts in your mouth, leaving a creamy, satisfying coating on the tongue. It's a texture that beckons you to indulge, to savor each and every bite.

Consider the variations: Imagine the addition of caramelized onions, their sweetness adding another layer of complexity, their soft, yielding texture adding a delightful counterpoint to the smooth hummus. A touch of balsamic vinegar further enhances the sweet and savory notes, rounding out the flavors into a truly exceptional culinary creation. Or perhaps, for those who prefer a more rustic experience, try a coarser version, a chunky "musabbaha," where the chickpeas are simply mashed, offering a delightful contrast of textures and a bolder, more rustic flavor profile.

Tags: diabetic, vegetarian

Category: snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

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Ingredients
  • 1 - 15 fl oz cans444ml400g14.11 oz
  • 1/4 cup59ml60g2.12 oz
  • 2 tbsp30ml30g1.06 oz
  • 3 tbsp44ml45g1.59 oz
  • 1 tbsp15ml14g0.49 oz
  • 1/16 tsp0ml2g0.07 oz
  • 2 tbsp30ml40g1.41 oz
Instructions
  1. 1 Process

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan.

  2. 2 Enjoy

    Allow to cool and enjoy.

  3. 3 Variations

    Chop and caramelize one medium onion, and add along with 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar before blending ingredients.

  4. 4 Notes

    Some recipes call for removing the skins of the chickpeas for a smoother hummus. I have not needed to do so, opting instead to add the ¼ cup water, which seems to loosen things up enough to get properly pureed in the blender. Ymmv

  5. 5 Tip

    Instead of blending ingredients, mash the chickpeas slightly with a fork to create a chunky relative of hummus' known as Musabbaha