Once you try this Velvety Oil Free Hummus made with seven ingredients and ready in just minutes you will never want store bought again.  This homemade hummus saves you fat and calories by omitting the oil, but you will never miss it. 

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Velvety Oil Free Hummus

I know what you’re thinking – another hummus recipe? But wait, this one is healthier than the typical hummus, so you can save calories.

When I weighed nearly 300 lbs, my husband (boyfriend at the time) and I loved going to our local Mediterranean restaurant. We’re from a small town, so we only had one and the food was so different from anything we had ever had. We would order the sampler platter full of dolmas, hummus, baba ganoush, feta, olives and pita bread. I would then eat a half of a chicken seasoned with Greek spices, followed by a piece of coconut cream pie.  Now that I have lost 125lbs and know better, I make my own hummus and baba ganoush, so I can control the amount of fat.

Here’s the Baba Ganoush recipe

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Velvety Oil Free Hummus

Once you try this Velvety Oil Free Hummus made with seven ingredients and ready in just minutes you will never want store bought again.  This homemade hummus saves you fat and calories by omitting the oil, but you will never miss it. 

Course Appetizer, Snack

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 114kcal

Author Cindy Newland with Intentionally Eat

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (aquafaba)
• 1/4 cup aquafaba or more as needed
• 1-2 small garlic cloves
• 1 Tbsp tahini
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• salt to taste

Instructions

• In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth. This might take a few minutes. Add more aquafaba and/or salt as needed.
• Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Notes

5.5 g protein, 12g carbs, 3 g fat, 5 g fiber

 

Aquafaba is the reserved liquid from the can of chickpeas.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal

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