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Cilantro hummus in a bento box with pita bread and vegetable dippers

Cilantro Hummus

Jackie Rafidi
For a kid-friendly twist on the traditional hummus recipe, try this easy-to-make cilantro hummus.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed (W)
  • 1 clove garlic (W if fresh)
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice (W)
  • ½-1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro with stems

Instructions
 

  • In a small pot, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas and cover liberally with water. Bring to a boil and let cook for 10-15 minutes (or longer to achieve a smoother hummus consistency). When done, remove the chickpeas from the pot, reserving the water.
  • In a food processor, combine the chickpeas with garlic, tahini, lemon juice and salt. Grind for 1-2 minutes. Gradually pour the reserved water into the food processor until desired consistency is reached.
  • Add in the cilantro. Grind again until the cilantro is fully ground and well incorporated into the hummus.

Notes

  • Serve with pita bread, cucumbers, sliced bell peppers, carrots and radishes.
  • If you don’t have cilantro, use parsley, a mixture of parsley and basil, or fresh herbs of your choice.
  • Store in a container with a lid in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • For a twist, add avocado, but increase the lemon juice so it maintains the green color and store for up to 2 days.
  • For a spicy addition, add half or a whole jalapeño (de-seeded for less spiciness).
  • Ingredients with a “W” next to them are WIC-eligible items. WIC is the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children in the United States. It provides food to families with pregnant or postpartum women and young children. WIC-eligible items will vary based on location.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 543mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
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