Protein Powered Hummus

Protein Powered Hummus

It’s always fun to sneak in a secret ingredient - this one is an egg! Protein satisfies a hungry bunch and this twist on an old favorite is a perfect way to do it. Serve hummus with crispy bread or raw veggies for an easy lunch. Canola oil’s neutral flavor lets the lively tastes of cilantro, chipotle chili and cumin step to the fore. Recipe courtesy of CanolaInfo

Makes
2 1/2 cups
  • Ingredients
    • 1 can (15-oz/426 mL) no salt added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    • 4 large hard-boiled eggs, divided
    • 3 Tbsp canola oil (45 mL)
    • 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled
    • 1 medium chipotle chili pepper (packed in adobo sauce)
    • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (45 mL)
    • 1/2 tsp ground cumin (2 mL)
    • 1/2 tsp salt (2 mL)
    • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, divided (60 mL)
    • 1/3 cup water (75 mL)
  • Directions
    • 1. In food processor, combine chickpeas, 3 hard-boiled eggs, canola oil, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, cumin, salt and all but 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cilantro. Purée until smooth, adding up to 1/3 cup (75 mL) water for desired consistency.
    • 2. In shallow serving bowl, add hummus. Slice remaining egg into wedges and garnish with remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cilantro.

Nutritional Analysis

Serving Size
3 Tbsp (45 mL)
Servings
1
Calories
80
Total Fat
5 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
60 mg
Sodium
135 mg
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugars
0 g
Protein
4 g
Potassium
78 mg