Got 5 minutes? Make this healthy lemon garlic hummus and pair it with whole wheat pita bread for a delicious fiber-filled snack!
Question for you guys (apparently “you guys” is a very Midwestern term).
Do you eat 3 main meals a day or do you graze/snack/eat lots of small meals?
I ask this only because I’m like a cow when it comes to food. I eat all day long. Blake is a 3 meal a day kind of guy who only eats when he realizes he’s starving. I’m the type that likes to prevent the starvation feeling and just prevent it from ever even happening 😛
I love keeping snacks on hand at home because…I’m always hungry. My mom always references me as one of the dalmatian pups from 101 dalmatians…the one that’s always hungry. I feel his pain.
This hummus is the perfect snack to have on hand or even make for a get together! Everyone loves hummus. Am I right or am I right? It’s so easy to make and only calls for a few simple ingredients. Plus, it brings me back to my Vibe Israel trip 😀
Blend, eat, repeat.
That’s how it’s done, folks!
Lemon Garlic Hummus
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 15-oz cans garbanzo beans
- 1/2 cup EVOO
- 3 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- For the basil topping
- 1/4 cup EVOO
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large food processor. Then, mix until smooth. Set aside. Next place olive oil and fresh basil in a food processor or magic bullet and mix until the basil is finely chopped. Place hummus into a medium-size bowl, and pour on basil topping.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 27
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
Serve your hummus in an air tight container in the fridge, and it should stay good for a few days!
#winning
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Ann says
I prefer eating fewer bigger meals but I caught myself having several smaller meals the past few days. I think it depends on my schedule and desire to cook, hehe. If I don’t feel much like cooking, I have smaller snack meals. Love hummus, I have to make it again some time!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
I’m definitely a three meals a day kind of gal. But I love hummus regardless!
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
This hummus looks so good and so easy! I might have to make it for my girls night tonight. I am definitely a grazer, though. I eat constantly!
Mike Zarquon says
I eat two small meals a day and have a snack in between.
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Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen says
Me likey. I envision this going on a wrap soon. Or just spooned into my mouth like most dips I make. Heh.
Lee Hersh says
Yes to all of the above.
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says
This looks incredible!!
Cassie says
HUMMUS OH YEAH
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
ahhh I tried the 3 square meal things and would just get hungry a the same times. NowSnack snack snack.
This needs to be fedex’d. Please please. 🙂
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says
I’m an all day snacker. My “meals” are super small because of this AND I often have a bedtime snack. Dave’s definitely more a 3 square meals guy but he’s getting more into snacking and not starving.
Question: what recipe plugin do you use?? I like the “rate this recipe” thing that shows up below comments!
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lydia says
First time doing this and something is not clear to me, the garbanzo beans are fresh and then blended, or do I have to cook them in anyway before? A friend told me you have to put them in boiling water for 3 hours before taking them to the blender. Someone?
Lee Hersh says
Hi Lydia! I used canned garbanzo beans, so they were already cooked! So sorry for the confusion!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Love a good hummus.. and I swear I can never have enough hummus recipes. Definitely need to make this lemon garlic version!
Lee Hersh says
RIGHT?! Hummus for DAYZZZZZ.
Oliver Gilbert says
I love hummus, great recipe!
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Elizabeth says
This sounds wonderful but I have no idea what Evoo is.
Lee Hersh says
Extra Virgin Olive Oil!
Tina C. says
I tried making Hummus a few weeks ago in the vitaMix – didn’t turn out too well – I tend to not use recipes, so it could have just been my measurements. Does it really make a huge difference if you use a VitaMix over a traditional food processor? Anyone try this?
Lee Hersh says
I’ve never used a Vitamix to make hummus, but I hear it’s amazing and actually works better. Why didn’t it work for you? Next time, just add more olive oil until you get the smooth consistency you prefer!
Kenzie says
Do I drain the canned garbanzos? Or just dump it all in?
Lauren Massarella says
This recipe looks absolutely delicious! I’m making it today and can not wait to eat it all, LOL! Thank you!
Lee Hersh says
Woohoo!
Janine says
I need to “low salt” this…Salt in tahini, canned beans, and then you add more? Think I will try cooking dry beans (no added salt) and not add sea salt. I noticed the tanini has quite a bit also so maybe enough?
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Deb says
I absolutely LOVE hummus but recently found out that I have a sensitivity to sesame seeds and would, therefore, have to omit the tahini. Any suggestions for a suitable substitute?