Green Goddess Hummus

A highly versatile hummus dip that packs a protein punch. Experiment with a variety of seasonal herbs. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 289 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil more for drizzling
  • 2 cups chickpeas cooked
  • 1/4 cup parsley* chopped, to taste
  • 1/4 cup basil* chopped, to taste
  • 1/8 cup dill* chopped, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic* or garlic scapes*

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, pulse tahini, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Scrape sides down as needed.
  • Add chopped herbs and garlic and pulse a few more times.
  • Add chickpeas and blend until smooth adding in the olive oil as you go. Blend until a creamy hummus is formed.
  • Top with additional herbs and/or olive oil. Refrigerate and serve cold as a dip or a sandwich spread.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 305mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 541IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3mg
Keyword herbs