Tahini-free Homemade Hummus

Serves: 8 | Preparation: 5 minutes | Total: 10 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt for more protein)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove, peeled)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender.
2. Blend until smooth, stop occasionally to scrape sides down.
3. If final product is too thick, add small amounts of water until it is blended to desired thickness.
4. Pair with your favourite whole grain crackers, veggies, or add it to a wrap.

Adapted from: yummytoddlerfood.com

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.