Appetizer for 4
Classic Hummus with canned beans
$3.86for 410 minServes 4
This creamy chickpea spread blends tahini, lemon, garlic, and oil in a food processor until smooth.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.86 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilAsian sauces and pastesOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.97 per serving$3.86 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas drained
- 60 ml /2fl oz oil plus 30ml/1fl oz for a looser consistency
- 1 small garlic clove peeled and crushed
- 1 lemon juiced then 1/2 zested
- 3 tbsp /45ml tahini
- 1 tbsp olive oil to garnish (optional)
- mixed crudités and toasted pitta bread (optional)
Steps
- Add the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and zest, tahini, and 60 ml oil to a food processor.
- Blend for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl once, until smooth.
- Blend in up to 30 ml water or oil until the hummus reaches your preferred consistency.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Spoon into a bowl and drizzle with the optional olive oil.
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