Healthy Hummus without Tahini or Oil
This oil-free Hummus is a healthy alternative to traditional hummus recipes. This lightened up version of the traditional Middle Eastern dish is great for guilt-free dipping.
Calories: 56kcal
Equipment
- blender
Servings:
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans 15 oz, do not drain
- 6 T aquafaba (reserved liquid from can of beans)
- 3 T lemon juice fresh if possible
- 1/2 T garlic powder
- 1/2 T cumin
- 1/2 T paprika smoked, if possible
- 1 tsp salt optional
- 1/2 T turmeric
Instructions
- Drain garbanzo beans, keeping liquid to use in recipe.
- Heat beans and aquafaba for 3 minutes in microwave. Stir. (Heating is the secret to a fat-free hummus that is creamy and smooth!)
- Add all ingredients to a blender or use an immersion blender and blend until desired texture is reached. If necessary, add more aquafaba.
- Taste the hummus and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for one hour or more to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve as a dip for pita chips or raw vegetables. Also delicious as a sandwich spread. Thin with a bit of water and use as a salad dressing or topping for cooked whole grains or baked potatoes.
WW Information
Nutrition
Calories: 56 kcalCarbohydrates: 10 gProtein: 3 gFat: 1 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gSodium: 391 mgPotassium: 135 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 2 gVitamin A: 302 IUVitamin C: 3 mgCalcium: 22 mgIron: 2 mg
