The Secret to Really Smooth Hummus (Homemade Hummus)
Here's the secret to making homemade hummus that's just as smooth as storebought!
Ingredients
| Canned chickpeas | 15 1/2 Ounce , drained, rinsed | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Freshly squeezed lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic clove | 1 | |
| Roasted red bell pepper | 2 | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Water | 1 Tablespoon (as needed) |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. In the strainer of a salad spinner, place the rinsed chickpeas and rub between hands to remove the skin.
2. Now, place the strainer inside the salad bowl and fill it with water to make chickpeas sink to the bottom. Tilt the bowl and drain water along with skin.
MAKING
3. In food processor, add chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, roasted bell pepper, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.
SERVING
4. Serve hummus with carrot or pita wedges and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 81Calories from Fat 32
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3 g4.6%
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 328 mg13.67%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars
Protein 2 g4%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
