Quick Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Hummus

Just a few ingredients make this hummus easy to whip up on a moment’s notice. Serve with chips, pita wedges, or crackers. Great on burgers and sandwiches too. Enjoy!

Original recipe makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained (reserve liquid) and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    15 mins

Directions

  1. Grind the garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese together in a food processor for 15 seconds.
  2. Add about 1/4 of the reserved liquid; grind another 15 seconds. Pour in enough additional reserved liquid, a small amount at a time, and grind; repeat until the consistency is like chunky peanut butter.
  3. Pour in the olive oil; grind for an additional 15 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 59 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.9 g
Cholesterol: < 1 mg
Fat: 3.3 g
Fiber: 1.1 g
Protein: 1.7 g
Sodium: 110 mg

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