Hummus Friends Low Fat With 6 Variations

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This is a super easy hummus recipe in which you don't need tahini and the result is still great tasting & creamy. not the most amazing hummus in the world but if your into cutting fat & calories this is a great one to munch on. isa also gives us 6 variations for this hummus. this recipe comes from isa chandra moskowitz's book appetite for reduction - 125+ fast & filling low-fat vegan recipes.

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Steps

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Open the chickpeas and pour off about 4 tbsp of the liquid.

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Drain the rest of the liquid and rinse the chickpeas.

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Pusle them in a food processor along with the garlic.

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Add the olive oil , lemon juice and pulse.

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Add 2 tbsp of the reserved liquid , salt , and paprika if using.

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Blend until very smooth and add in extra liquid a tbsp at a time if need be.

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Taste for salt & lemon juice.

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Let chill if not using immediately.

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Variations.

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Horseradish-dill hummus: add 1 tbsp prepared horseradish with everything else and then pulse in 1 / 4 cup fresh dill until finely chopped.

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Curried green onion hummus: add 2-3 tsp curry powder with everything else and then pulse in 1 / 2 cup chopped green onions until finely chopped.

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Shabby sheik hummus: add 1 tsp ground cumin , 1 tsp smoked paprika , 1 / 4 tsp cayenne along with all the other ingredients.

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Roasted red pepper & kalamata hummus: add 1 roasted red pepper , peeled & seeded with everything else and then pulse in 1 / 4 cup pitted kalamata .

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Ingredients

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chickpeas, garlic cloves, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, paprika