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Classic Chickpea Hummus
Classic Chickpea Hummus
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
 

This classic chickpea hummus is such an easy, flavorful and healthy snack! When it is served with warm pita it doesn't get much better. 

Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Classic Chickpea Hummus, Hummus
Servings: 4
Calories: 246 kcal
Author: Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Ingredients
  • 1 dash olive oil plus an additional 1/4 cup and more for drizzling on top
  • 1 can chickpeas 15 ounce size, drained, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 pinches salt divided
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 whole lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • pine nuts as needed for topping (optional)
  • warm pita wedges for serving
Instructions
  1. First, prepare the chickpeas. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the chickpeas to the pan and let them cook for just a minute while you season them with the turmeric, dried oregano and a pinch of salt. Stir it all together well. When the minute is up, take the pan off the heat and add the garlic cloves to it. It will soften and meld in with the hot chickpeas. Let it all cool for a couple of minutes.
  2. Transfer the chickpeas and garlic to the bowl of a food processor, along with the 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, tahini paste and another pinch of salt. Puree it together until it is a smooth, thick dip. If desired, add more olive oil as needed to thin it out to your taste. Transfer the hummus to a bowl and drizzle a little extra olive oil on top, along with a sprinkle of pine nuts if desired. Serve with warm pita and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Classic Chickpea Hummus
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 246 Calories from Fat 170
% Daily Value*
Fat 18.9g29%
Saturated Fat 2.6g16%
Sodium 189mg8%
Potassium 178mg5%
Carbohydrates 17.4g6%
Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 4.8g10%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.