Contributed By: FoxyLady
Family
Hummus bi Tahini- Chickpeas with Tahini
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
1 can/ 1 cup chickpeas
Juice of 2-3 lemon
3 cloves Garlic
Salt
1/2 cup Tahini
Olive oil (garnish)
Chopped parsley (garnish)
Preparation
Puree the chickpeas in a blender.
Add the lemon juice and the garlic to the mix.
Add the tahini and blend to a creamy paste. Add some water if the mix is too thick.
Add the salt for taste.
Pour the creamy mix into a serving dish and dribble olive oil over the surface. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
Serve as a dip with pita bread.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 170
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Total Fat: 11.3g
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Saturated Fat: 1.6g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
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Carbohydrates: 13.8g
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Protein: 6g
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Sodium: 132mg
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Fiber: 3.1g