Green Goddess Hummus
A bright fresh, healthy spread that's fabulous with crackers, chips, veggies, as a sandwich spread, on pita and so much more! This Green Goddess Hummus is about to become your next obsession!
Servings: 40 servings
Calories: 23kcal
Ingredients
For the hummus:
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas also called garbanzo beans, undrained
- 3 medium cloves garlic peeled
- 1 medium jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves tightly packed
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems tightly packed
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves tightly packed
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 juicy lemon will yield 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil not olive oil
- ¼ cup ice water more when blending
- ½ teaspoons kosher salt I use Morton
- 3 tablespoons tahini
For serving:
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
For the prep:
- Combine undrained chickpeas and peeled, whole garlic cloves in a medium microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high power for 6-7 minutes until garlic and chickpeas are soft. Drain then set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
For the hummus:
- After the chickpeas have cooled, combine the jalapeño, basil, cilantro, parsley, chives, mint, (if using), lemon juice, oil and water in the bowl of a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend on high power for 1-2 minutes until very smooth. If you have to add a bit more ice water to get things going, it’s fine.
- Add the tahini, cooled chickpeas and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Blend again for 2-3 minutes, adding extra ice water, as needed, in 1 tablespoon increments until a thick, smooth, creamy texture is achieved.
- Taste and add more salt or lemon juice.
For serving and storage:
- Serve drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh ground black pepper.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keeps well for 3-4 days.
Notes
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
