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black sesame paste hummus with pomegranate seeds topping on a plate

Exquisite black sesame paste hummus

Make this quick and easy vegan black sesame paste hummus with just four simple ingredients—chickpeas, black sesame paste, lemon juice, and salt. Perfect as a healthy dip, spread, or snack, this creamy hummus is ready in minutes and packed with a unique nutty flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Boil the chickpeas 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Fusion Cuisine, Middle Eastern with an Asian Twist, Modern Vegan Cuisine
Servings 6
Calories 79 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor

Ingredients
  

Prepare the Chickpeas

  • 400 g Cooked chickpeas from a jar
  • 8 cup Fresh water
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda

For the hummus

  • 30 g Black sesame paste
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Hot Chickpeas water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Ice cubes

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chickpeas

  • Start by boiling 2 liters of water (eight cups) in a medium to large pan.
  • When the water is boiling, add the ¼ teaspoon of baking soda.
  • Drain and rinse the jarred chickpeas and add to the boiling water.
  • Boil the chickpeas for half an hour at reduced heat.

Prepare the hummus

  • Drain the chickpeas and keep some of the water for the hummus.
  • Add the cooked chickpeas, hot chickpeas water, black sesame paste, lemon juice, and salt to a food processor.
  • Blend everything until smooth and creamy, scraping the walls of the food processor with a spatula from time to time. Depending on the power of the food processor this might take up to 5 minutes. ,
  • Add the ice cubes one by one and blend for another one or two minutes, depending on the power of the food processor and the desired level of creaminess.
  • Transfer the hummus to a serving plate or glass container and enjoy it with your favorite veggies or as an addition to poke bowls, sandwiches, or wraps.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Got picky eaters at home? This hummus is a win! The creamy texture and mild nutty flavor make it kid-friendly, and it’s a sneaky way to get some extra protein and nutrients into their snacks. Serve it with fun dippers like carrot sticks, mini pretzels, or crackers to make it even more appealing. Trust me—they’ll be asking for seconds! 😊

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 643mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
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