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Hummus Friends Low Fat With 6 Variations Recipe

Craving creamy hummus without the tahini and extra calories? This super-easy recipe delivers delicious, low-fat hummus in just minutes! Isa Chandra Moskowitz's genius from 'Appetite for Reduction' provides the base recipe, plus SIX exciting flavor variations to keep your taste buds dancing. Perfect for a quick snack or healthy appetizer!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 80.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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How to Make Hummus Friends Low Fat With 6 Variations

  1. Open a can of chickpeas (15 ounces) and reserve about 4 tablespoons of the liquid.
  2. Drain the remaining liquid and rinse the chickpeas.
  3. Combine the rinsed chickpeas and 2 cloves garlic in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Pulse to combine.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the reserved chickpea liquid, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon paprika (optional).
  6. Blend until completely smooth, adding more reserved liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice as needed.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor (optional).
  9. Variations (choose one and add to step 6 before final blending):
  10. Horseradish-Dill: 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish and ¼ cup chopped fresh dill.
  11. Curried Green Onion: 2-3 teaspoons curry powder and ½ cup chopped green onions.
  12. Shabby Sheik: 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  13. Roasted Red Pepper & Kalamata: 1 roasted red pepper (peeled and seeded), ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives.
  14. Pizza: ¼ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes to soften), 1 cup fresh basil.
  15. Jalapeno-Cilantro: 1 seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

1g

Carbs

4g

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