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Lemon Hummus- the Perfect Low Carb Snack

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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 Cilantro Jalapeno hummus that is our go-to recipe, but now that I have this lemon one, I love it just as much.

Lemon Hummus

This post was originally published on January 9, 2019 and been updated with new photos and more info.

I love 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

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?

Lemon Hummus

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 because 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

  • Plain Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips
  • Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus
  • Sriracha Hummus
Yield: 2 cups

Lemon Hummus

Lemon Hummus

This lemon hummus is low carb and so delicious for you!

Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and juiced reserved
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 whole lemons, juiced and zested
  • 5 Tbsp good olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Paprika, for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients (except chickpea juice) in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  2. Starting with 1/4 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.
  3. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.
  4. Serve immediately or place in the fridge. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, veggies, or whole wheat pita chips.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

14

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 89Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 262mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 2g

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Cyn Gagen

Monday 11th of February 2019

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!

Catalina

Tuesday 22nd of January 2019

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!

Cindy Gordon

Monday 21st of January 2019

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!

Kelly Stilwell

Monday 21st of January 2019

I've never had lemon hummus! I love lemon and hummus, so I'm sure it would be a delicious combination!

Liz Mays

Monday 21st of January 2019

This does sound really nice. I wouldn't mind making some to go with some crackers and veggies!

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