Description
Easy and delicious homemade hummus recipe with three different (EASY!) ways to flavor it
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Ingredients
For the base:
- 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of tahini (well stirred!)*
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1–2 tablespoons of water to thin as desired
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE RED PEPPER:
- add in 1/2 cup of roasted red peppers
FOR THE AVOCADO:
- add in 1 medium avocado
FOR THE CHOCOLATE:
- omit the garlic and lemon juice from the base
- Add in 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients (remember to omit the garlic and lemon juice if making the chocolate) as well as the flavored mix ins that you desire in a food processor or high speed blender.*
- Blend on medium-high heat until creamy and smooth!
- Store in the fridge in an air tight container for up to a week. ENJOY!
Notes
*If you tahini is on the thicker side or you’re struggling to mix it, put it in the blender/ food process first along with the lemon juice and blend to make it creamy. Then add the remaining ingredients and proceed as usual
- Category: snack
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hummus recipe, healthy snack, chocolate hummus