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Chile Hummus

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Chile Hummus
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Health Score:
98 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
Calories:
168
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This dish is full of a variety of nutrients! Chickpeas are full of protein, fiber and iron. Among other things, iron is important for blood formation and oxygen transport in the body. Additionally, the tahini is rich in vitamin E, which helps protect the cells from free radicals.

If you want to control the salt content of this dish, use dried chickpeas instead of buying canned chickpeas. 

1 each contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie168 cal.(8 %)
Protein6 g(6 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates13 g(9 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage3.3 g(11 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.9 mg(24 %)
Vitamin K9.9 μg(17 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin2.3 mg(19 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate17 μg(6 %)
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg(5 %)
Biotin2.9 μg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C15 mg(16 %)
Potassium150 mg(4 %)
Calcium72 mg(7 %)
Magnesium38 mg(13 %)
Iron1.6 mg(11 %)
Iodine3 μg(2 %)
Zinc1.1 mg(14 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.5 g
Uric acid104 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Complete sugar2 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
8 ozs chickpeas (canned)
2 garlic cloves
2 red chili peppers
1 Tbsp Tomato paste
2 Tbsps Tahini
½ lemon (juiced)
2 Tbsps olive oil
salt
freshly ground peppers
ground Cumin
1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Rinse and drain chickpeas in a colander. Peel garlic. Rinse chiles, chop and puree with garlic, tomato paste, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and oil in a blender or small food processor. Add some cold water as needed for a creamy consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Sprinkle with parsley.

2.

Serve with tortilla chips or fresh raw vegetables, if desired.

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