HUMMOUS

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Hummous is a Middle Eastern spread made with chickpeas and tehina. It's nutritious (full of protein) and delicious.

Provided by CardaMom

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cloves garlic
2 cups canned chick-peas or 2 cups precooked chickpeas
4 tablespoons prepared tahini (see my recipe for tehina)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
cayenne pepper (optional)
salt

Steps:

  • Mince garlic in food processor Add remaining ingredients to food processor Process till smooth, adding additional prepared tehina for a creamier consistency Traditionally, hummous is spread on a plate, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with paprika.
  • It's delicious served with warm pita and a variety of salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.9, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 741.3, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 17.5

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