Healthier houmous

A healthier houmous recipe with 2.6g less fat than the traditional version and only 32kcals per serving.

Healthier houmous

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  • Serves icon Makes 600g
  • Time icon Hands-on time 10 minutes

A healthier houmous recipe with 2.6g less fat than the traditional version and only 32kcals per serving.

Browse more homemade houmous recipes.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
32kcals
Fat
1.3g (0.8g saturated)
Protein
1.5g
Carbohydrates
3g (0.1g sugars)
Fibre
1.1g
Salt
0.1g

Per 25g

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400g good quality chickpeas
  • 100ml water
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp tahini paste
  • juice of ½-1 lemon
  • generous pinch of salt
  • extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
  • dried spice, such as paprika, for sprinkling
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Method

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, put in a food processor and whizz with the water, garlic, tahini paste, lemon juice and salt.
  2. Once almost smooth, check the seasoning and adjust if necessary, then transfer to a serving dish.
  3. Serve drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil if you like and scattered with a dry spice of your choice.

Nutrition

Per 25g

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
32kcals
Fat
1.3g (0.8g saturated)
Protein
1.5g
Carbohydrates
3g (0.1g sugars)
Fibre
1.1g
Salt
0.1g

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