Basic Recipe for Chickpea Hummus

Basic Recipe for Chickpea Hummus

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

118kcal

Sugar

4g

Fat

79g

Fiber

3g

Sat fat

1g

Protein

3g

Carbs

11g

Sodium

70mg

Ingredients

- 3 Red bell pepper
- 1 Garlic clove
- 200g / 7.05oz Chickpeas (canned)
- 1 tsp sweet Paprika powder
- 1 tbsp Tahini (sesame paste)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon Lemon juice
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Halve and clean 3 Red bell peppers. Place the peppers cut side down on the baking sheet and press gently. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the skin darkens and blisters.
3. Remove from the oven, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let cool for 10 minutes. Peel off the skin and roughly chop the peppers.
4. Meanwhile, peel and finely chop 1 Garlic clove. Drain and rinse 200g / 7.05oz Chickpeas.
5. In a food processor, blend Garlic, Chickpeas, Red bell pepper, 1 tsp sweet Paprika powder, 1 tbsp Tahini, and 3 tbsp Olive oil until creamy. If too thick, add some water.
6. Season with Lemon juice, Salt, and Pepper.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

14% of RDI

Magnesium

24% of RDI

Vitamin C

79% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

24% of RDI

Folate

44% of RDI

Good to know

You can add a bit of water if the hummus is too thick.