Dairy Farmers of Canada

Hummus

Our dietitians' favourite

This is the Hummus recipe.

  • Prep: 15 min
Yields 5 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chick peas rinsed and drained
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) water
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) plain yogurt
  • Fresh parsley
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Preparation

In food processor, purée chick peas with lemon juice, oil, water, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth. Beat in yogurt.

Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs. Serve with fresh pita bread and your favorite vegetables.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 199 Calories
Protein: 7 g
Carbohydrate: 21 g
Fat: 10 g
Fibre: 5.5 g
Sodium: 210 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

(% DV*)
Calcium: 5 % / 56 mg
Folate: 56 %
Iron: 16 %
Magnesium: 15 %
Zinc: 13 %