High-Protein Garlic Hummus is very delicious. This hummus is creamy, flavorful, & filling. It contains chickpeas, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, & salt. It is a nutritious appetizer with vegan protein, fiber, & good fats. This hummus is not suitable for people with sesame allergies because it contains tahini. We can utilize alternatives like nut butter or additional olive oil if required. It is prepared in ten minutes, good for a fast appetizer/snack. Serve this High-Protein Garlic Hummus with cucumber slices, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, & whole-grain crackers. Store this hummus in the refrigerator or freezer, making it an excellent dish to prepare in advance for busy days.
STATS:
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Preparation Duration: Ten minutes
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Cook Time: Nil
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Course: Appetizer
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Serving bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 can no-salt-added chickpeas
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKPEAS:
- Include the chickpeas to make this hummus. It is the main component and offers fiber and vegan protein in the dish. Utilize the no-salt chickpeas to control the salt as we like.
TAHINI:
- Include the tahini to offer a nutty & indulgent flavor and a creamy texture. It will provide good fat and vegan protein in the hummus.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use olive oil to make a smooth texture & increase the Mediterranean taste. It provides good fats, which are good for the heart & help to improve the indulgence of hummus.
LEMON JUICE:
- Add fresh lemon juice to add a bright taste & stabilize the rich taste of tahini and olive oil. It will provide the fresh and citrus taste in this hummus.
GARLIC:
- Add garlic to provide a strong savory taste & antioxidants naturally in the dish. Utilize fresh garlic to boost the taste of the hummus.
GROUND CUMIN:
- Use cumin powder to add warm taste and traditional Mediterranean flavor to the dip.
CHILI POWDER:
- Add chili powder to the hummus to offer light heat & additional deep taste.
SALT:
- Include the salt in a small quantity to enrich the flavors of hummus naturally.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Put the cumin, tahini, lemon juice, chili powder, olive oil, chickpeas, garlic, & salt in a food processor & blend to make it smooth.
- Include one to two spoons of water in the hummus if required and blend till it is combined.
- Now have the hummus and adjust the quantity of items if required.
- Add the hummus to the vessel and drizzle a small quantity of olive oil, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPPING OPTIONS:
- Cucumber slices
- Carrot sticks
- Bell pepper strips
- Celery sticks
- Whole-grain crackers
MEAL PAIRINGS:
- Mediterranean bowls
- Grilled chicken plates
- Falafel wraps
- Veggie sandwiches
- Grain bowls
BREAKFAST IDEAS:
- Toast spread
- Avocado toast topping
- Egg breakfast plates
- Breakfast wraps
SNACK IDEAS:
- Protein snack box
- Vegetable platter
- Hummus and pita chips
- Roasted vegetable dip
TIPS:
- Squeeze the lemon juice fresh to provide good taste.
- We have to blend the hummus for a long time to provide a creamy & smooth texture.
- Add the lightly warm chickpeas to the processor to provide a soft consistency.
- Include the roasted garlic to make it tastier.
- Alter the quantity of spice as you like.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the hummus to the covered box and store for five days.
FREEZER:
- Put the hummus in the freezer for three months.
FAQs:
Would I be able to prepare this without the tahini?
- Yes, you would add the nut butter or additional olive oil instead to prepare this hummus without tahini, but it would change the taste.
How would I prepare the protein-rich hummus?
- Include the Greek yogurt, hemp seeds, or additional chickpeas to make the protein-rich hummus.
Can we have this hummus on a keto diet?
- No, we can’t have this hummus on a keto diet as it has chickpeas, which will increase the carbs and not be good for a keto diet.
Will I add cooked & dried chickpeas to make this hummus?
- Yes, we utilize cooked & dried chickpeas to make this hummus.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving Size: ¼ cup
Calories: 180 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Total Carbs: 14 g
Serving: 6
Net Carbs: 9 g
Fiber: 5 g
Total Fat: 13 g
Iron: 2 mg
Calcium: 45 mg
Vitamin A: 2 mcg
Sodium: 190 mg
Potassium: 170 mg
