Easy Garlic Hummus

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Hummus is one of my favorite snacks and it’s good for you too!  This Easy Garlic Hummus is so creamy and flavorful and comes together in just a couple minutes.  Perfect for any party or get together.

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Creamy Hummus Recipe

I don’t know about you but I love a delicious creamy hummus.  It is so versatile and you can eat it with so many different things so you never get bored.

There is a couple tricks to get the hummus extra creamy.  You have to take the skin off of the chickpeas.  If you did not know, chickpeas have skin on them.  It is very easy to take off but it does add on an extra step to the process.  I promise you, this extra step is worth it.  I have made hummus with the skin on and the result is just NOT THE SAME.

You can just kind of pinch the chickpea to get the skin off.

Skin Free Chickpeas=Creamy Hummus

Now for tip #2, save the chickpea water from the can.  This chickpea water can be used as an emulsifying substitute in a lot of different recipes.  It is the perfect addition to hummus, it brings everything together so smoothly. 

Easy Garlic Hummus

Homemade Hummus is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.  It is so easy to make and you will look like a star bringing this creamy, flavorful hummus dip to a party.

Why should I make my own hummus?

1 . You get to control the ingredients. 

Add as much garlic, salt, lemon, or any other ingredients you prefer to make different hummus recipes of your own.  I mixed it up with my Spicy White Bean Hummus and it turned out delicious! 

2 . More bang for your buck!

My favorite hummus at the store is kind of expensive and you don’t get very much of it.  At home I can make more for the same price!

Here is what you need to make Easy Garlic Hummus

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 15 oz cans of low sodium chickpeas
• 1/3 c chickpea liquid
• 1/2 c tahini
• 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• paprika, minced garlic or parsley to top

The good thing about this recipe is that you can change up whatever you like.  If you don’t like garlic, leave it out.  Add some cayenne pepper for a little spice.  Make it yours.

I like to serve my Easy Garlic Hummus with a variety of things to dip into it.  

Some dipper ideas are

• Pita Chips
• Gluten Free Crackers
• Pretzels
• Cucumbers
• Carrot Sticks
• Celery
• Radishes
• & so many more

How To Make Easy Garlic Hummus

Like I said above, you will first want to remove the chickpea skins.  Make sure to save the chickpea liquid too!

After you have removed all those pesky skins, throw everything into a high speed blender, like the Ninja, and blend away!

That’s it!

Top with paprika if you like, I think it looks pretty.

Then enjoy with your favorite dippers!

What is you favorite dipper for hummus?  Let me know in the comments below.

If you like this appetizer recipe, you might like Easy Stuffed Turkey Meatballs.

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Yield: 8 Servings

Easy Garlic Hummus

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Smooth and creamy garlic hummus is so flavorful and easy to make.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 2 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 15 oz cans of low sodium chickpeas
• 1/3 c chickpea liquid
• 1/2 c tahini
• 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• paprika, minced garlic or parsley to top

Instructions

1. Remove the chickpea skins.
2. Put everything into a blender, blend until smooth.
3. ENJOY!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 257Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 251mgCarbohydrates: 19gNet Carbohydrates: 0gFiber: 6gSugar: 2gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 9g

Nutrition is calculated with products I use, therefore it is not always accurate.

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