Healthy Spicy Hummus

Per Serving:  

206 Kcal
12g Protien
7g Fat
20g Carbs

Ingredients

– Lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons
– Olive oil, 2 Tablespoons
– Chickpeas (drained), 1 can (400 g)
– Garlic clove, 1 clove
– Spice mix, see below
– Water, 3 Tablespoons

Instructions

1/ In a small food processor, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, drained chickpeas, garlic clove and spices (Spice mix:- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, pinch of cayenne pepper, pinch sweet paprika)
2/ Blend until smooth.
3/ Adjust consistency: If the hummus is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Taste the hummus and adjust to your liking by adding either a little salt, lemon juice, or garlic as needed.
4/ Before serving garnish hummus with zaatar. Serve with vegetables or whole-grain breads or crackers.

Comments

Note – this hummus recipe is low in fat – traditional recipes often contain more oil which provides a more creamy texture.