Hummus

The food processor is a perfect tool for a creamy hummus..

¼cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

½teaspoon lemon zest

½teaspoon kosher salt

1 garlic clove

2cans (each 15½ ounces) chickpeas

2tablespoons tahini

2tablespoons fresh lemon juice

tablespoons water

½teaspoon ground cumin

2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Makes 2 cups

Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes

Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Process the parsley, lemon zest, salt, and garlic together, about

6 seconds. Scrape bowl and repeat. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape bowl and process again to fully incorporate all ingredients.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 55 (49% from fat) carb. 5g pro. 2g fat 3g sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg sod. 163mg calc. 13mg fiber 1g

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Cuisinart FP-12DC manual Hummus, Food processor is a perfect tool for a creamy hummus

FP-12DC specifications

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