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Video Recipe: Greek Goddess Hummus

Fresh herbs provide lively color and flavor to this classic Mediterranean dip. Serve it as a tasty appetizer or snack, or as a healthy replacement for mayonnaise in sandwiches and wraps.

Prep Time: 15 minutes.

Cook Time: None.

Servings: 10.

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
  • 1/4 cup water.
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
  • 3 tablespoons tahini.
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • 1 small garlic clove, outside peel removed.
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped.
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped.
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped.

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.
  2.  Blend until very smooth, 1 to 1 ½ minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
  3.  Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
  4.  Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Try serving this dip with sliced vegetables, tortilla chips or whole wheat pita bread.

For those unfamiliar with tahini, it’s a paste made from sesame seeds and is a staple in many cuisines, especially in Mediterranean dishes.  Tahini is somewhat like peanut butter in its texture, but has an earthy, nutty sesame flavor, without the sweetness of traditional peanut butter.  You can find tahini in most major grocery stores. Look for it in the condiment aisle near gourmet olives or in the ethnic food aisle.

If you don’t have fresh herbs on hand, you can substitute dried herbs. Use 1 teaspoon of dried herbs for every tablespoon called for in the recipe. 

  • Serving Size: 3 tablespoons.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 70.
    • Total Fat: 3.5 g.
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g.
    • Trans Fat: 0 g.
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg.
    • Sodium: 230 mg.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 7 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 0 g.
    • Total Sugars: 0 g.
    • Added Sugars: 0 g.
    • Protein: 2 g.

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