By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Hummus can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Number of servings

Serves 16
  1. Diabetes meal plan
  2. DASH diet
  3. Heart-healthy
  4. Weight management
  5. Plant-based
  6. Meatless
  7. Kidney diet
  8. Gluten-free

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  2. 1 cup roasted red bell pepper, slices, seeded
  3. 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  4. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  5. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  6. 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin
  7. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  8. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  9. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  10. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a food processor, process all ingredients until smooth.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 3 tablespoons

  • Calories 45
  • Total fat 2 g
  • Saturated fat Trace
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated fat 1 g
  • Potassium 56 mg
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 190 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 6 g
  • Dietary fiber 2 g
  • Total sugars 2 g
  • Added sugars 0 g
  • Protein 2 g

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.

Nov. 02, 2021