Low Sodium Classic Houmous
Creamy, flavorful, and heart-healthy, this Low Sodium Classic Houmous is the perfect guilt-free snack or appetizer for your next gathering. This recipe swaps out the salt for a no-salt seasoning blend, allowing the natural nuttiness of tahini, the brightness of fresh lemon juice, and the warmth of ground cumin to shine. Blended to velvety perfection with canned chickpeas, olive oil, and garlic, this homemade hummus is as easy to make as it is delicious—ready in just 10 minutes! Garnished with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, and fresh parsley, it’s as visually stunning as it is satisfying. Pair it with crisp veggies, warm pita, or crunchy crackers for a wholesome dip that’s packed with flavor, not sodium. Perfect for heart-friendly diets and snack lovers alike!
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Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon no-salt seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas well to reduce sodium content.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Step 3
Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the food processor.
Step 4
Add the ground cumin and no-salt seasoning to the food processor.
Step 5
Blend the mixture for about 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 6
If the hummus is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 7
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice or garlic for extra flavor if desired.
Step 8
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and use a spoon to make a shallow well in the center.
Step 9
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the top and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.
Step 10
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the hummus.
Step 11
Serve the hummus with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (655.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1203.3 |
| Total Fat 85.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1318.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.4g | |
| Protein 32.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 4831.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 21435.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1187.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories