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Basic Hummus is a Levantine starter recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 20. It calls for 8 ingredients across 6 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 40 kcal with roughly 2 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian and vegan.
Start by pureeing the tahini in your food processor for about 1 minute, until it loosens into a smooth, light paste.
Next, add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Pulse the mixture until everything is well combined and fragrant.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 40kcal | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 4g | 2% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Sesame | Contains |
| Gluten | Free from |
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| 0g |
| 0% |
| Fibre | 1g | 3% |
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| Protein | 2g | 4% |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sulphites | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
