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Basic Hummus
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Basic Hummus

8 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

341
Calories
9g
Protein
26g
Fat
22g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tahini 1 tbsp (15g) 89
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Flax Seed 1 tbsp (10g) ground 55
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 125g chick peas, soaked for a few hours
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 3 Tbsp tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp Flax seed oil
  • salt
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Directions

1

Drain chickpeas and simmer in fresh water for and hour or until tender.

2

Reserve the cooking water.

3

Process the chickpeas in a blender with remaining ingredients.

4

Add cooking liquid to obtain a soft, creamy consistency.

5

Serve on a flat plate garnished with a drizzle of olive oil.

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