Greek Restaurant Style Hummus Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 19 oz can chickpeas (drained , reserve liquid)
1/4 cup reserved chickpea liquid (or more depending on consistency desired)
4 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini ( sesame paste)
2 - 4 cloves crushed garlic (or more to taste)
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp paprika
sprinkle of cumin (or to taste)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

In food processor add;
Chickpeas, reserved liquid from chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, paprika, and cumin if desired.
Process until all combined and well blended
Continue processing and add Extra virgin olive oil slowly
Continue blending until desired consistency. Add additional liquid if a runnier consistency is desire.
Shorter time for coarse texture and longer for smoother texture.
Make ahead and let flavours meld together for several hours prior to serving.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika on top.
Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy!!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	168.31 Kcal (705 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.57g	15%
Sodium	312.69mg	13%
Potassium	115.35mg	2%
Total Carbs	17.24g	6%
Sugars	0.24g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.22g	1%
Protein	5.42g	11%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	38.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196.18 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.16g	15%
Sodium	364.47mg	13%
Potassium	134.45mg	2%
Total Carbs	20.09g	6%
Sugars	0.28g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.26g	1%
Protein	6.32g	11%
Vitamin C	4mg	6%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	44.6mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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