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Traditional Hummus

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Servings: 1-2 cups
TGN 080223 Canned Beans Recipes Traditional Hummus

Ingredients

  • 1 can (~16 oz) Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (more may be needed for desired consistency)2 Tbsp water
  • Kosher salt, to taste (or medium-fine sea salt)
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • ½ tsp sumac
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. In food processor, add garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, tahini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, water and pinch of kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Put lid on food processor and puree until smooth and creamy. Once hummus is creamy, stop food processor and taste hummus. Add more kosher salt if necessary.
  3. Add hummus to serving plate or bowl and top with pine nuts, parsley, sumac and red pepper flakes.
  4. Drizzle top with a little extra olive oil.
Nutrition Information (per 1.5 cups)
  1. Calories 1170
  2. Total Fat 76g
  3. Saturated Fat 10g
  4. Carbohydrate 104g
  5. Fiber 23g
  6. Sugars 7g
  7. Protein 31g
  8. Sodium 1305mg
  9. (57% DV)