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Easy Microwave Hummus

Prepare this 6-ingredient hummus in just 5 minutes and witness its magical makeover into the ultimate hummus, all thanks to the power of the microwave!

Nutritional Info

157 Calories

10g Fat

12.9g Carbs

5.2g Protein

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas (NOT drained)
  • 2-4 cloves garlic (depending on how garlicky you prefer it)
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4-1 tsp sea salt (depending on how salty you prefer it)
  • 1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil


Instructions

  1. Microwave undrained chickpeas and whole garlic cloves in a mixing bowl for 4-5 minutes.
  2. NOTE: Reserve 1/2 of the chickpea liquid to add in as needed while blending. Add the other 1/2 of the chickpea liquid with the chickpeas and garlic to a blender or food processor and process with lemon juice, salt and tahini. Stream in olive oil while mixing.
  3. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add more of the reserved chickpea liquid as needed for creamier texture. 
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as you prefer. We found 3/4 tsp of salt to be the perfect amount (amount as original recipe is written // refer to the lower end of range if altering batch size).
  5. Garnish with a little more olive oil and paprika, and serve with veggies, crackers and pita. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or more. It tastes even better refrigerated, as it has time to thicken up and develop in flavor.

*Disclaimer: Microwave cooking times may vary.

**Recipe originally published on https://minimalistbaker.com/best-ever-5-minute-microwave-hummus/