- 1 16oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ⅓ cup creamy tahini
- juice from one small-medium lemon
- zest from one lemon about one teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (reduce to 1 if you like less garlic flavor)
- ¼ cup fresh dill, stems removed
- a pinch of red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2-4 tablespoons filtered ice water
Add 2-3 ice cubes to about 1/2 cup filitered water. Set it aside.
Start with the chickpeas, and then add all of the remaining ingredients to a food processor and blend until the hummus is creamy and smooth. *Stopping a few times to scrap the edges.
Once the hummus is nicely blended, slowly add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time while the food processor is on. Continue until you have creamy and perfect hummus.
Transfer the hummus to a bowl with a lid, top it with a drizzle of olive oil and store in the fridge until you are ready to eat it.
Enjoy with fresh pita, pita chips, or veggie sticks.
This hummus dip can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Serving: 0.33cups | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
Course: Appetizer, dips, protein snack, snacks
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