Cucumber Hummus

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Light and refreshing appetizer made to eat with crisp veggies and warm pita bread. Serve topped with olives.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic

  • ¼ cup tahini paste, or to taste

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

  • 1 cucumber, coarsely chopped

  • salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch paprika

Directions

  1. Place the garlic, tahini paste, lemon juice, and olive oil into a blender or food processor. Blend until the garlic is finely minced, then add the garbanzo beans and chopped cucumber. Puree until smooth, then season to taste with salt and black pepper; blend to mix. Pour into a serving dish, and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

68 Calories
3g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 68
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 9mg 46%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 115mg 2%

* 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.