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Basic Hummus with or without Tahini [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Basic Hummus With or Without Tahini

A simple hummus staple recipe that can be made with iorwithout tahini.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Raw Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dips & Spreads
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 1 bowl
Calories 733 kcal

Equipment

Blender

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 400 g can chickpeas - drained liquid reserved
  • 1 garlic clove
  • juice of 1 1/2 lemon
  • 3 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil OR 2 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil + 1 Tbsp Tahini
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the drained chickpeas in a blender.
  • Add 3 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil OR 2 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil + 1 Tbsp Tahini (if using).
  • Add 3 Tbsp of reserved chickpea liquid, garlic clove and lemon juice.
  • Whizz until smooth. Season to taste with salt.
  • This hummus will keep in the fridge for a few days in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 75gCalories: 733kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gSodium: 1113mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 18gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 5mg

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Basic Hummus With or Without Tahini

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/basic-hummus-without-tahini-vegan-gluten-free/