Hummus with Veggie Sticks
15min
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Chef's Note
For an extra smooth hummus, consider removing the skins from the chickpeas. It takes a few extra minutes but results in an incredibly creamy texture. You can also make this ahead of time - the hummus will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
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Ingredients
1 15 oz can canned chickpeas
3 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic
1 medium lemon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
2 medium carrot
1 medium cucumber
1 medium red bell pepper
2 stalks celery
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse 1 15 oz can of chickpeas, reserving 2 tablespoons of the liquid.
- 2
Peel 2 cloves of garlic and roughly chop them.
- 3
Cut 1 lemon in half and squeeze to extract 2 tablespoons of juice.
- 4
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, 3 tablespoons of tahini, the chopped garlic, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- 5
Process for 1-2 minutes until the mixture starts to become smooth.
- 6
With the processor running, slowly add 2 tablespoons of water (or reserved chickpea liquid) until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or cumin according to preference.
- 8
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and create a small well in the center. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of smoked paprika for garnish.
- 9
Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
- 10
Peel 2 medium carrots and cut into sticks about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
- 11
Cut 1 medium cucumber into similar-sized sticks, removing seeds if desired.
- 12
Remove seeds and stem from 1 red bell pepper and cut into strips.
- 13
Trim 2 celery stalks and cut into 3-inch pieces.
- 14
Arrange the vegetable sticks on a plate alongside the bowl of hummus and serve.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
556
42g
56g
19g
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