Simple Chickpea Hummus
Simple Chickpea Hummus blends creamy garbanzo beans with gently warmed garlic and nutty sesame for a smooth, richly flavored spread. It’s balanced with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, ideal for pairing with warm pita, crisp vegetables, or as a sandwich spread. Serve as a snack or a casual appetizer for gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Chickpea Hummus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 86 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the garlic in olive oil, stirring, for about 3 minutes until tender.
- 2
Put the garbanzo beans in a blender or food processor with about 1 teaspoon of the reserved liquid and process until smooth. Stir in the garlic, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Blend to your preferred consistency, adding more reserved garbanzo bean liquid as needed. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.
- Calories 74.84 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.81 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 9.46 g 3%
- Total Fat 3.1 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 27.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.73 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 69.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Simple Chickpea Hummus is made with 5 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garbanzo Beans, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 74.84 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Chickpea Hummus made of?
- The main ingredients are Garbanzo Beans, Garlic, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, Sesame Seeds. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Chickpea Hummus?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 74.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Chickpea Hummus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Simple Chickpea Hummus healthy?
- Simple Chickpea Hummus has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 74.84 calories and 1.81 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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