Hummus

Servings: 10, Total Time: 10 minutes

A photo of a bowl of hummus with cucumber slices

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Number of Servings: 10

Calories per Serving: 63

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 large lemon (juiced)
  • 1 (15½-ounce) can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 2 Tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Optional Ingredients:
  • 1 fresh red pepper (chopped) or 3 roasted red peppers from a jar
  • Pinch ground cumin
  • Pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • Or a pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Gather and prepare ingredients. 
  2. Add all ingredients, except for the water, to a blender. If you are using the optional spices, add them too.  
  3. Blend until smooth, adding water to thin the mixture as needed.  
  4. Serve with your favorite vegetables, pretzels, or whole wheat crackers. Enjoy! 

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