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Healthy Texas Vegan - Basic Hummus
Healthy Texas Vegan

Oil-Free Basic Hummus

This basic recipe is simple and delicious and a great hummus to have on-hand. It is oil-free and tahini free. It is versatile and can be used as a dip for veggies and pita bread, a spread for sandwiches or to top a salad. It is fast and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Calories: 91
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 tbsp aquafaba - liquid from beans
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic, cloves (adjust to personal taste)
  • 1 tea ground cumin
  • 1 tea garlic powder
  • 1 tea onion powder
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp salt (season to taste)

Equipment

  • 1 Vitamix, high powered blender, or food processor

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas (reserving the liquid). Then place in blender/food processor.
    Healthy Texas Vegan - Basic Hummus
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and process for 1-2 minutes or until the chickpeas are smooth. If you are not using a high powered blender/processor, it may be necessary to scrape the sides of the blender a few times while processing.
    Healthy Texas Vegan - Basic Hummus
  3. Process until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
  4. This hummus is great on fresh vegetables, as a sandwich spread or as a salad topper.
    Healthy Texas Vegan - Basic Hummus
  5. It will last in the refrigerator for 7-10 days or in the freezer for approximately 6 months.
    Healthy Texas Vegan - Basic Hummus