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Fresh Garbanzo Hummus

Yields3 Servings

 1½ pounds garbanzos in pods
 juice of 2 lemons
 2 fresh garlic cloves
 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted (see note)
 ½ bunch fresh cilantro 3
  tablespoons tahini
 ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
 salt to, taste
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1. Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce well.

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2. Shell the garbanzos and discard the pods (about 3 cups garbanzos).

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3. Place them in a steamer over boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes until tender but not mushy.

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4. Cool for 5 minutes.

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5. Place the garbanzos in a food processor with 1/4 cup water, the lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, cumin seeds, cilantro, tahini and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

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6. Adjust the seasoning to your preference with salt, garlic and cayenne.

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7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3 servings

Serving size

10 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g11%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 36mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 45g17%

Dietary Fiber 9g33%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 15g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.