Homemade Hummus Recipe

INTRODUCTION:"Discover the creamy, tangy delight of homemade hummus, made with just a few simple ingredients! This classic Middle Eastern dip is a staple for a reason - it's incredibly easy to make, packed with protein and fiber, and irresistibly delicious. With this straightforward recipe, you'll be enjoying fresh, authentic hummus in no time. Perfect for snacking, entertaining, or as a healthy addition to your favorite meals, homemade hummus is a game-changer. So go ahead, give it a try, and taste the difference for yourself!"

Accurate measurements and ingredients 

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups (250g) cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (9g)

- 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice

- 1/4 cup (60g) tahini

- 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 3 tablespoons (45ml) water

- Optional: paprika, cumin, or other spices to taste

Instructions:

1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.

2. In a blender or food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt, and spices (if using).

3. Blend on high speed for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

4. Add the water and continue blending for another minute or until the desired consistency is reached.

5. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

6. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with paprika, parsley, or other herbs (optional).

7. Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.

Note: You can adjust the amount of garlic, lemon juice, and spices to your liking. Additionally, you can roast garlic before mincing it for a deeper flavor.

Enjoy your homemade hummus!

The estimated nutrition information per serving for the Homemade Hummus recipe:

_Serving size:_ 2 tablespoons (30g)

_Nutrition Facts:_

- _Calories:_ 100

- _Total Fat:_ 10g

    - Saturated Fat: 1.5g

    - Trans Fat: 0g

- _Cholesterol:_ 0mg

- _Sodium:_ 50mg

- _Total Carbohydrates:_ 6g

    - Dietary Fiber: 2g

    - Sugars: 1g

- _Protein:_ 2g

_Vitamin and Mineral Information:_

- _Vitamin A:_ 2% of the Daily Value (DV)

- _Vitamin C:_ 10% of the DV

- _Calcium:_ 4% of the DV

- _Iron:_ 10% of the DV

- _Potassium:_ 8% of the DV

_Macro Breakdown:_

- Carbohydrates: 24%

- Protein: 8%

- Fat: 68%

_Note:_ Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredient brands and measurements.

Assuming the recipe yields 8 servings (16 tablespoons or 240g), the nutrition information is based on a serving size of 2 tablespoons (30g) or 1/8 of the total recipe.