Chickpeas are good and good for you! Packing tons of protein and fiber, these delicious little nuggets will keep you full while not filling you up on the not-so-good stuff. Better yet, transform those chickpeas into hummus for a quick, healthy snack. While some say hummus can cut your risk of cancer by 50%, we just think it’s plain yummy. Below are 5 easy hummus recipes to help celebrate this wonderful superfood:

Classic Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic

Directions:

  1. Rinse and drain canned beans.
  2. Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.

Greek Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Rinse and drain canned beans.
  2. Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.

Guaca-Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 jalapeno
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions:

  1. Rinse and drain canned beans.
  2. Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.

Tunisian Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest

Directions:

  1. Rinse and drain canned beans.
  2. Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.

Ranch Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

Directions:

  1. Rinse and drain canned beans.
  2. Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.

All of these recipes only call for 5 ingredients so prep time is minimal. Celebrate the chickpea in all its glory with one of these 5 easy hummus recipes. Don’t forget to let us know which one is your favorite! You can find these and other great appetizers here in our recipes section.

*all recipes courtesy of Shape.com

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