Creamy Gluten Free Hummus
Learn how to make homemade gluten free hummus that's better than your favorite supermarket brand (yes, really!) Most hummus recipes are basically the same, but there's a few simple techniques that will take your hummus from "meh" to magnificent!
Ingredients
- 14 ounce can of chickpeas or 120 g dried chickpeas
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 ice cubes
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 1 lemon *juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil *for serving
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas and put them in a bowl with the baking soda. Mix to combine and microwave for 30 seconds. *If using dried chickpeas, see the cooking notes below.
- Rinse the chickpeas 3-4 times, agitating them with your hands to remove the skins.
- Transfer the chickpeas and minced garlic to a food processor and blitz until a thick paste forms.
- Add the ice cubes, tahini, lemon juice and salt. Process for 4-5 minutes on high speed. The hummus should be very creamy.
- Add a few tablespoons of hot tap water to loosen the hummus and process for another minute.
- Garnish with olive oil and sumac or cumin. Enjoy!
Notes
*If using dried chickpeas, you will need to soak them overnight, and cook in boiling water with 1 ½ teaspoon of baking soda for 30-40 minutes, or until soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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