Description
This Lemon Basil Hummus is a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional hummus. The combination of basil and lemon adds a zesty and herbaceous kick to the creamy chickpea base.
Ingredients
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For the Lemon Basil Hummus:
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse and drain your chickpeas.
- Begin pulsing or blending on low.
- Add water slowly while blending (or in between pulses if your blender does not have a hole in the top).
- Continue blending until smooth, spreadable consistency is reached.
- Serve and enjoy!
Add all ingredients except the water into the blender making sure the chickpeas and other wet ingredients are closest to the blade while the basil is on top, furthest from the blade.
Notes
- Not vegan? Add parmesan cheese into the blender or sprinkled on top for some extra flavor.
- Want more protein? Add pine nuts or pumpkin seeds before blending.
- Oil-free? Omit the oil and add more water when blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
