Green Goddess Hummus
A highly versatile hummus dip that packs a protein punch. Experiment with a variety of seasonal herbs. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup tahini
- juice of one lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil more for drizzling
- 2 cups chickpeas cooked, or 1 can, drained
- 1/4 cup parsley* chopped, to taste
- 1/4 cup basil* chopped, to taste
- 1/8 cup dill* chopped, to taste
- 1 clove garlic* or garlic scapes*
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse tahini, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Scrape sides down as needed.
- Add chopped herbs and garlic and pulse a few more times.
- Add chickpeas and blend until smooth adding in the olive oil as you go. Blend until a creamy hummus is formed.
- Top with additional herbs and/or olive oil. Refrigerate and serve cold as a dip or a sandwich spread.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg