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Herbed Hummus
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Servings
Servings:
20

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Fresh Cilantro Herbed Hummus

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Description

Enjoy this summery hummus with your favorite raw vegetables or crackers!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 4-5 raw garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed and destemmed
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ cup water, more as needed to desired consistency
Directions

Directions

Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Occasionally stop the food processor to scrape the hummus off the sides. Additional water may need to be added if the hummus is too thick. Variation: Substitute 10 fresh basil leaves for the cilantro. Serve with vegetables or whole-grain crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Pulse foods include chickpeas (or garbanzo beans), lentils and split peas. Like other plant-based foods, they contain no cholesterol and little fat. They are an excellent source of fiber and folate, along with many other vitamins and minerals. Try adding chickpeas to soups, chili and other foods.

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Field to Fork Cilantro (FN1933, Reviewed Jan. 2020)

Learn about growing, storing and preserving cilantro, and view cooking tips and recipes.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.

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