Hummus

Yield: 3 3/4 cups (360 g)




Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 minute

Ingredients

2 15-ounce cans chick peas (garbanzos), one drained, one with liquid
1/4 cup (35 g) raw sesame seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon cumin
salt
 
1. Place all ingredients, except salt, into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend 1 minute, using the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades.
5. Season to taste with salt.

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

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 cup (60 g)
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