Fit Classic Hummus

By reducing the tahini and using warm water to achieve a creamy texture, we keep the authentic flavor of classic hummus while significantly lowering the fat and calorie content per serving.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (skins removed for extra smoothness) · 492 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tablespoon tahini · 119 kcal in the whole recipe
• Fresh juice of 1 lemon · 7 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cloves garlic, minced · 9 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil · 90 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3-4 tablespoons warm water (as needed for consistency)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin · 4 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Place the cooked chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt into a food processor.

   

2. Process until thick and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

   

3. Slowly drizzle in warm water while the processor is running until you reach a creamy, light consistency.

   

4. Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with a pinch of cumin or paprika, and serve.

   

A Besly kitchen recipe — portions, macros and step photos by Besly.