Hummus Without a Food Processor

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A simple snack or meal that can be prepared in simple kitchens. Suggested dippers: pitas, Kirby cucumber paddles, carrot paddles, jalapeno paddles, corn chips, tortilla chips, Melba toast, crackers, matzos, celery stalks, etc. Or use the hummus as a sandwich spread in pitas stuffed with mixed salad greens. And, yes, you're allowed to use a food processor if you have one!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can low-sodium chickpeas (such as Goya®), drained and liquid reserved

  • ¼ cup tahini

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, or to taste

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Directions

  1. Mash chickpeas, 2 tablespoons reserved chickpea liquid, tahini, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder together in a bowl using a potato masher, adding more reserved liquid if desired, until hummus is desired consistency, 50 to 100 strokes.

Cook’s Note

Your potato masher needs to have enough surface area on its business end to crush the chickpeas. Rest the bowl or pot on a cutting board or towel to protect your counter or work surface. Don't use a nonstick pot because you'd probably damage its surface.

The recipe can be doubled. For a variation, substitute cayenne (to taste) for the crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153 Calories
8g Fat
15g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 187mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.