Quick & Easy Hummus Dip
Hummus is a healthy, delicious dip that is packed full of protein and complex carbs. With some vegetables or pita chips on the side, it makes for a good post workout snack or a healthy quick lunch. This recipe for hummus, courtesy of Inspired Taste, is easy and made in 10 minutes. Check out their website for step-by-step pics, a video and other tips. This recipe makes about a cup and a half of hummus, leaving you with plenty to snack on and enjoy!
Easy Hummus
Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas
- ¼ cup of lemon juice from 1 large lemon
- ¼ cup of well stirred tahini
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- ½ half teaspoon of cumin
- Salt to taste
- 2 – 3 tablespoons of water
- Dash of paprika
Directions:
- In a food processor, process the tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl then process for 30 seconds. The hummus will become extra creamy as the tahini is aerated, or “whipped”.
- Add the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, and ½ teaspoon of salt to the whipped tahini and lemon juice. Process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Open, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add remaining chickpeas and process until thick and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
- The hummus may be too thick or still have tiny bits of chickpea. To fix this, with the food processor turned on, slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water until you reach the perfect consistency.
- Taste for salt and adjust as needed. Serve hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of paprika. Store homemade hummus in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
