Need an easy low-carb snack? This Lemon Hummus is delicious, and there is no tahini in it!
I have just recently started liking hummus. Kayla and I love making this delicious Everything Bagel hummus that is our go-to recipe, but now that I have this lemon one, I love it just as much.
I love it when I can find a snack that truly suits every taste bud I have, and this lemon hummus fits the bill. I am not a huge fan of tahini, so I played around with this recipe until I could get it just right. And the best part? It is tahini-free!
This snack is a very low-carb snack, and it is full of protein thanks to the chickpeas (you may also know them as garbanzo beans). Like other legumes, such as beans, peas, and lentils, chickpeas are high in fiber and protein and contain several key vitamins and minerals.
How to Make Lemon Hummus
Making this hummus is as simple as dumping everything into your food processor and blending it up. I serve mine with these delicious low-carb crackers I found at ALDI.
With your first bite of this lemon hummus, your taste buds will come alive! I always add two whole lemons as well as the zest to really get the full flavor. I mean, it's called LEMON hummus for a reason, right?
I topped this hummus with a sprinkling of paprika, but you can totally top it with some homemade everything bagel seasoning mix.
You can take chickpeas and turn them into anything -- including a crunchy snack like my Spicy Garlic Chickpeas. I use them on salads for a crunch and as a snack (it's almost like eating peanuts!)
Is Hummus Good for You?
My answer in short is YES! The reason for that is that it is packed full of delicious vitamins and minerals that our bodies need.
If you aren't sure what hummus is it's a popular Middle Eastern dip and spread that is packed with vitamins and minerals.
And -- research has linked the ingredients to a variety of impressive health benefits, including helping fight inflammation, improving blood sugar control, better digestive health, lower heart disease risk, and weight loss.
Which is Better for you -- store-bought or homemade?
When it comes to hummus, I prefer homemade because, like everything else, I can control the ingredients and what goes into it.
The hummus, as the store is full of preservatives and a lot of sodium, which you might be trying to avoid.
It is not hard to make at all, and it is A LOT cheaper doing it on your own.
Other Hummus Recipes You Might Enjoy
Lemon Hummus
This lemon hummus is low carb and so delicious for you!
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and juiced reserved
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 whole lemons, juiced and zested
- 5 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Paprika, for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except chickpea juice) in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Starting with ¼ cup of the reserved juice, add in with the puree and pulse until smooth. If it is too thick, add a little more juice until you get the consistency you are wanting.
- Place in a bowl and sprinkle with paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve immediately or place in the fridge. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, veggies, or whole wheat pita chips.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
14Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 89Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 262mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 2g
wow this reallylooks good. I just made sweet potato hummus this weekend. WHile I have the tahini I might try this one. Great SRC recipe
nothing beats a good hummus recipe - we make it at least once a week here.
Awe, thanks for all the amazing comments! Glad you liked the recipe and congrats on eating healthy! Good luck!
xoxo from Trinidad
Lemon Hummus sounds delicious....it would have to be, it has lemons and I love all things "lemon". Will give it a try. Great SRC selection.
I love lemon hummus.
Sounds delicious. I saw a lemon kale hummus at a local farm stand and thought that was an interesting combination. I love making fresh hummus and need to get back to doing it. Great SRC choice!
Lemon adds such a nice tang to hummus - now why didn't I think of that??? Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jennifer,
Your Lemon Hummus would not last long here, we love it! Great cooking with you in Group B!
Miz Helen
This sounds like a great flavor for hummus in the spring--bright and flavorful.
Oh, yum, I bet the lemon gave a fresh and delicious flavor to the hummus - I wonder why I never thought of that?? Great choice.
Love the photo and the recipe. Sounds so easy too.
My family adores hummus and I have to have it on hand at all times or there is a mutiny. This is the one I am making next! Sounds so good. Great SRC choice - can't wait to try it!
And congrats on losing weight! Yay for you! I KNOW how hard that is when you blog about food. 🙂
We eat hummus about once a week in our house. And low carb one sounds awesome to me!!
Our family always has hummus in our refrigerator and love it as a snack and it is so healthy. I never make it but this lemon version and so fresh is a better way to enjoy it.
That sounds so yummy! I love the extra kick of the lemon juice.
I love this homemade recipe! One, because many recipes I've seen for making hummus, they require that the skins are peeled off, and I don't have time for that! I love the addition of lemons.
I love hummus so much! Lemon is also one of my favorite flavors. I am sure I would enjoy this!
Homemade hummus is far superior to any of the available prepackaged varieties. I bet the lemon adds a wonderful freshness too!
This does sound really nice. I wouldn't mind making some to go with some crackers and veggies!
I've never had lemon hummus! I love lemon and hummus, so I'm sure it would be a delicious combination!
I absolutely LOVE lemon hummus. I just tried it recently and was hesitant at first but, I'm in love with it. Excited to try this recipe to make it myself!
This lemon hummus looks really great! I can't wait to try a tahini free hummus! My husband doesn't love tahini, so I think he will thank you for this recipe!
Yum! Hummus is one of my favorite snacks to have and the idea of that burst of citrus flavor sounds amazing. I'll be giving this recipe a try for sure!