Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 15 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Tahini | 1 tbsp (15g) | 89 |
| Pea | 1/2 cup (72g) | 62 |
| Sesame Seed | 1 tbsp (9g) | 52 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cayenne | 1 tsp (1.8g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 c. raw garbanzo beans or 3 cans chick peas
- 2-3 garlic cloves or more
- 1/2 tsp. hot paprika
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 c. tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1/4 c. lemon juice
- - SEASONING MIXTURE :
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cumin seed, ground
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric, ground
- 1/2 tsp. coriander seed, ground
- 2 tbsp. parsley, dried & minced
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne, ground
Directions
Two cups of raw garbanzo makes 6 cups cooked beans.
Soak beans overnight in water; add more water to cover and bring to a boil.
Remove and simmer until tender.
Drain beans, but reserve the liquid, and set aside a small handful of beans for garnishing.
In blender or mashing blend the remaining ingredients, alternating in adding the beans, seasonings, and tahini.
Bring to a thick, creamy consistency using excess bean liquid.
Add the seasoning mixture and mix well.
Put the humus into a bowl and add the following garnishes.
Drizzle some Greek olive oil.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced red onion.
Top bowl with handful of reserved whole beans.
Serve as a dip with nacho chips, pita triangles or stuff in pita bread with sprouts.
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