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Heart Healthy Golden Sesame-Turmeric Hummus Recipe

                   
Golden Sesame-Turmeric Hummus
Ready in just 10 minutes, this boldly flavored hummus is quickly going to become one of your favorite healthy dips and spreads. Toasted sesame oil, freshly minced ginger and a hint of cayenne pepper will wake up your taste buds while earthy turmeric powder infuses this hummus with a pop of golden color.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1 can (15 oz) no salt added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp tahini
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1 Tbsp toasted pine nuts, for garnish
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Directions
Step 1

Add the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, ginger, lemon zest, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), black pepper and salt to a blender or food processor; blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 2

Add the sesame oil and water and blend until creamy and smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.

Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 116
Make this for: Gluten Free Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Christina Wright, RD, LDN
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
Per serving:
calories:116
total fat:5g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:73mg
total carb:12g
fibers:3g
proteins:4g

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Heart Healthy Golden Sesame-Turmeric Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1 can (15 oz) no salt added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp tahini
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1 Tbsp toasted pine nuts, for garnish
Directions
Step 1

Add the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, ginger, lemon zest, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), black pepper and salt to a blender or food processor; blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 2

Add the sesame oil and water and blend until creamy and smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.

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