Name: Oil-Free Curry Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, cooking liquid reserved; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp curry powder; 2 Tbsp tahini; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; ¼ to ⅓ cup cooking liquid or water; ½ tsp red pepper flakes; ¼ to ½ tsp sea salt

By Ashley Madden, CHN

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This curry-infused twist on a classic hummus is sure to awaken your taste buds. Although it takes a little longer to make this hummus than it does to open a container of the store-bought variety, this hummus is free of oil and tastes oh so much better!

Prep: 15 mins Yield: 2 cups

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

1½ cups cooked chickpeas, cooking liquid reserved
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp curry powder
2 Tbsp tahini
2 Tbsp lemon juice
¼ to ⅓ cup cooking liquid or water
½ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ to ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender with a plunger, starting with ¼ cup liquid and ¼ tsp salt.
2. Process or blend until the mixture is smooth.
3. Stop and scrape down the sides to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
4. Add more water or cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue to process until a creamy texture is achieved.
5. Taste and adjust the salt if necessary.