Mighty Green Hummus

A new take on a Mediterranean staple. This recipe enriches the flavor of your favorite hummus recipe by adding roasted garlic and smoked chipotle, and adds nutrition benefits with mild-tasting fresh spirulina.

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon spirulina powder
1 clove roasted garlic, or more to taste
1 pinch salt
1 pinch smoked chipotle chile powder

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    15 mins

Directions

  1. Blend chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, spirulina, garlic, salt, and chipotle chile powder together in a blender or food processor until smooth. If hummus appears thick, gradually blend in reserved chickpea liquid until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition

Calories: 149 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 2.3 g
Protein: 3.5 g
Sodium: 142 mg