Hummus

Name: Hummus
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked (also known as chickpeas); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sesame tahini [sesame paste] (or substitute peanut butter for a sweet taste); 2 tablespoons olive oil

Source: Simple Healthy Recipes Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education ONIE Project

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This classic garbanzo bean dip is easy to make and a versatile dish. Serve hummus with fresh raw vegetables, on a piece of whole wheat pita bread or tortilla, on crackers, or as a sandwich filling.

Makes

8 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked (also known as chickpeas)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame tahini [sesame paste] (or substitute peanut butter for a sweet taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Mash the garbanzo beans until smooth (if you have a blender, put the beans and lemon juice into it and blend).
Add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini and oil. Mix well.

Notes

Learn more about: Garlic Lemons

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