Healthy Hummus Recipe

Healthy Hummus Recipe
  • Author: Jaden Hair

Creamy, tangy, and satisfyingly smooth, this homemade hummus recipe is a delightful blend of chickpeas, lemon juice, and garlic with a dollop of yogurt for added richness. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with smoked paprika and fresh parsley, it's a flavorful appetizer or snack that's perfect for dipping or spreading on your favorite bread or crackers. Enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors of this easy-to-make hummus!

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • One 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo), rinsed and drained well
  • juice from 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, very finely minced
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • minced fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, salt, garlic and yogurt. Process for 1 minute, then open the food processer and scrape the sides. Process for another minute.
  • While the processor is running, pour in the olive oil. Taste and check for smooth consistency.
  • If the hummus is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with smoked paprika, fresh parsley and drizzle with additional olive oil.

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Cook Time

3M

Prep Time

PT5M

Yield

4-6

Nutrition

  • Calories: 133 kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
  • Protein Content: 4 g
  • Fat Content: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 1 mg
  • Sodium Content: 493 mg
  • Fiber Content: 3 g
  • Sugar Content: 1 g
  • Serving Size: 1 serving