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Basic Hummus
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Basic Hummus

5 ingredients 15 min + 5 min 1.5 cups openrecipes
Basic Hummus

"This basic recipe for hummus is quick and easy, and it tastes great with pita bread or veggies."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

249
Calories
0g
Protein
27g
Fat
2g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean 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 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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By allrecipes · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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