Hi Friends! I’m no food blogger so forgive the horrible photo and lack of explanation of how I founded this recipe and all the historical data around each ingredient.
Hummus is one of my favorite foods and I love to prepare it fresh so I can be sure I know exactly what is in it. Traditional recipes call for chickpeas, lemon, garlic, olive oil, tahini and salt. I love to experiment with adding various herbs and spices so feel free to experiment. A favorite of mine is cumin. Here is the simplest of recipes that I often make. For this one I didn’t add tahini but often do. Add it if you like! Also, I don’t add salt because the juice the chickpeas come in provides that salty flavor.
*BONUS TIP: if you don’t have tahini but want that nutty flavor in your hummus, substitute a 1/2 tsp of peanut butter!
Here is my super simple, healthy Lemony Garlic Hummus recipe:
1 can chickpeas (reserve juice to thin hummus)
2 garlic cloves – peeled
1 to 2 tsp of avocado oil (or olive oil) – OR for a lighter version, use more juice from chickpea can
Juice of 1/2 of a lemon
1/4 tsp cumin (or more to taste)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less depending on desired spiciness!)
Serving size: Enough to feed a few a good bit
Calories: Approximately whatever one can of chickpeas is, plus the amount of oil you add, divided by the number of people that eat this – plus whatever you dip in it.
Throw everything in a blender (I love my Ninja), blend and add reserved chickpea juice as needed till smooth. I sprinkled a little cayenne pepper on top for added spice! Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices and serve with veggie chips, vegetables, crackers or any think that you like!
Well, there you have it! Let me know if you have a favorite hummus recipe or what you would add to this to make it even better!
From our kitchen to yours,
The Cohn’s
