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Classic Hummus Recipe, Plus 8 Reasons to Eat It

DrAxe.com · /recipes/hummus/

Prep: 4 min · Original yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Servings8
  • garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed2 cups
  • cloves garlic, minced2
  • tahini⅓ cup
  • lemon juice¼ cup
  • sea salt1 teaspoon
  • olive oil1 tablespoon
  • paprika to taste

Method

  1. Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans.
  2. Mince two cloves of garlic.
  3. Place all ingredients (except for the paprika) into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  4. Scrape hummus out of food processor container and place into a small dish or storage container. Sprinkle paprika on top.

Swaps & notes

If necessary, add a bit more benefit-loaded olive oil to keep the hummus smooth and creamy. Hummus tastes great served with raw veggies or gluten-free crackers. It also makes a tasty spread for wraps or sandwiches.