Creamy Hummus Without Garlic
Looking for a garlic-free hummus recipe that's still creamy and delicious? Then this one is for you! It's a basic hummus recipe that's highly customizable and ready within 5 minutes.
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Servings: cup (250g).
Ingredients
- 1 can (13 oz) chickpeas *pre-cooked
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (~½ lemon)
- 1 tablespoon heaped tahini
- pinch of salt & black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder *optional
- 4+ tablespoon water *or more olive oil
You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.
Instructions
- Drain and thoroughly rinse the chickpeas.
- Put all of the ingredients into a food processor (make sure that the bowl is not too big) and start blending. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- You could also use an immersion blender with a suitable jar.
- Taste and adjust salt and spices.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs, more olive oil or some chili flakes and enjoy!
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Notes
- Add-In Ideas: chili flakes (for a spicy hummus), cumin powder (start with ¼ tsp), paprika (sweet, smoked or hot), handful of fresh olives, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro), dried tomatoes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container with a lid for up to 3 days.
- Consistency: If you prefer a runnier hummus, gradually add more water/ oil. If you prefer a creamier hummus, skip the water and replace it with oil instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup (250g). | Calories: 992kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 46g | Sodium: 1270mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 7mg
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
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