Name: Classic Garlic Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 15oz can Organic Garbanzo Beans ((Chickpeas)); 1 Small Lemon (Juiced); 1/4 Cup Water; 1 Large Garlic Clove; 1 Tsp Ground Cumin; 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Tbsp Tahini; Salt & Pepper to taste

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Real Ingredients

I absolutely LOVE a good Classic Garlic Hummus! I used to buy a container every week from the grocery store. Hummus is so good as a side dip for vegetables, in a wrap, and countless other ways.

My goal is to eat as much real, whole food as possible. I try and omit a lot of extra sugar, salt, and preservatives that aren’t beneficial to my health. As I began checking ingredients on the items I was buying, it was apparent that not everything is as “healthy” as it seems.

With these things in mind, I started looked into making my own hummus. The ingredients in hummus are pretty simple. So I started making it myself and realized just how much money I had been wasting. This Classic Garlic Hummus is easy to make and a great staple to keep in your fridge.

I was really excited to find something healthy I could make in just a few minutes. It feels so much better knowing all of the ingredients are whole, healthy and simple.

There are a lot of unnecessary ingredients that may come with the convenience of the pre-packaged hummus. Though it may take a few extra minutes of your time to make it homemade, it is definitely worth making your own hummus so you can control what goes in it.

Endless Flavor Options

This Classic Garlic Hummus Recipe is at the top of my list because it includes garlic and lemon….two of my favorite flavors. I love serving it with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables. Another option I that is really good is to add some to a quesadilla or grilled sandwich. YUM!

The fun thing with homemade hummus is that you can make whatever flavor you want by mixing up your ingredients. A few popular flavors are pesto, sun dried tomato, and spicy.

Plant-Based Protein

I love garbanzo beans because they are super versatile and full of flavor. They’re also a great plant-based source of protein at about 14 grams per cup. Additionally, they pack about 12 grams of fiber for this same amount along with being a good source of iron, zinc, phosphorus, B vitamins, and more.

Garbanzo beans, also know as chickpeas, are a complex carbohydrate which allows the body to process it slowly and use it for energy. This helps to stabilize your blood sugar, making it a healthy choice for your diet. For more information, check out this article HERE all about the health benefits of chickpeas.

Recipe Tips:

-Drain and rinse your garbanzo beans before adding them into your recipe.

-Look for Tahini that only has sesame seeds as the only ingredient. It shouldn’t have anything else in it.

-Blend your hummus in a food processor really well. The longer you process it, the smoother it becomes.

-Taste along the way to ensure proper seasoning. Always start with less and add more if needed.

-Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge to ensure freshness.

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