Hummus

Yield: 3 3/4 cups (360 mL)




Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 minute

Ingredients

2 15 ounce can chick peas (garbanzos), one drained, one undrained
1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup (60 mL) lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
 
Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure two-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run machine for 1 minute or until smooth. If necessary, use the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades while processing.

Health Classification: Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
 
Meal Type: Appetizers
 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 cup (60 mL)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 193mg
Potassium 126mg
Total Carbohydrate 15g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 0g  
Protein 4g  
Vitamin A 0%
  • Vitamin C 7%
    Calcium 4%
  • Iron 6%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4