Faye's hummus - Healthy Food Guide

Faye’s hummus

Serves: 8 (makes about 1 cup)

Time to make: 1 hr , plus overnight soaking

Ingredients

1 cup chickpeagarbanzoXsgarbanzosX, soaked overnight in plenty of cold water
2 cloves garlic or 1 teaspoon minced
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons (approx) olive oil

Instructions

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1 Drain chickpeas and wash well 3 times. Put in a large saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer approximately 40 minutes.

2 Drain and cool a little, then place in food processor with all the other ingredients and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Process until very smooth, checking and adding the extra tablespoon of oil if necessary.

3 Use as a dip or as a spread in sandwiches.

Recipe supplied by Healthy Food Guide reader, Faye Quayle (Pukerua Bay)

HFG tip

Faye says: "This recipe for hummus is a family favourite. I have used it for so long I have no idea where it originated as I scribbled the original recipe out from somewhere. Over the years I have changed it a bit; the original used more oil and sesame seeds but I found sesame oil gave a better result. Occasionally I use lime juice instead of the lemon juice, but it is always popular with our family whichever way I vary it. It's also delicious if avocado oil infused with lime is used instead of olive oil. Personally, it always seems better when NZ oranges are available, maybe I am just prejudiced!"

The hummus freezes well.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 142 cal

Kilojoules 595 kJ

Protein 5.5 g

Total fat 7.4 g

Saturated fat 1.1 g

Carbohydrates 13.5 g

Sugar 3.9 g

Dietary fibre 3 g

Sodium 305 mg

Calcium 40 mg

Iron 1.9 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

First published: Oct 2005

One comment on Faye’s hummus

5663 October 26, 2022 at 12:28 pm #

I made this recipe for the first time today. I used a can of chickpeas and lime juice and added a tablespoon of tahini. It is delicious and is saved so I can find it easily again.

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