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Easy Smooth Hummus

Delicious & easy smooth hummus without a blender -- the trick is the mixing technique. Tahini and garbanzo flour can be hard to find -- links are to Amazon.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 136kcal
Carbs (g):

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups water (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
  • 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • 3/4 cup garbanzo flour
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • Mix 1/2 cup of the water, garlic, cumin, salt, lemon/lime juice and tahini in a saucepan. Slowly add the garbanzo flour, mixing as you go. 
  • Slowly add the remaining water, again mixing as you go. Adding slowly and mixing well so there are no lumps is key.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring and turn down to a simmer immediately when it begins to boil. Keep stirring (it can scorch if you don't stir) and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the stove, pour into a lidded plastic bowl, cover with a thin coating of olive oil and either eat immediately or refrigerate.
  • Serve with veggies, crackers or pita wedges.

Notes

You can substitute minced garlic for garlic powder but hummus won't be as smooth.
You can substitute peanut butter for tahini, but the taste won't be the same.
No lemon or lime juice? Use half white vinegar, half water.
NO REFRIGERATION: Eat immediately.