High Protein Hummus Recipe

5 from 5 votes

This High Protein Hummus is packed with wholesome ingredients and tastes even better than traditional hummus! Chickpeas blend beautifully with tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, while cottage cheese boosts the protein content and gives it an irresistibly creamy texture.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings:

Calories: 124kcal

Author: Maria Lucey RD

Ingredients

1 15 oz tin of chickpeas (425g tin) drained
1 clove garlic or ⅓ teaspoon of garlic powder
113 g cottage cheese (½ cup)
60 ml ¼ cup tahini
1-2 tablespoon lemon juice add more as per taste preference
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2-3 tablespoon chickpea water add more as needed
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

Drain the chickpeas and reserve your chickpea water to one side.
Finely mince your garlic cloves, or use a garlic press if you prefer.
Add the chickpeas, cottage cheese, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, spices (cumin & paprika) and salt into a food processor or a powerful blender.
Blend everything together for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy, using a spatula to push down the sides as needed.
Test the consistency. Add as much or as little chickpea water as needed and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste test again. Add more salt & pepper or lemon juice as needed.
Optional: top it with fresh herbs, pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of olive oil, or a few extra chickpeas.
Hint: For an even creamier, high-protein hummus, add an ice cube or two at the end and puree until the ice is melted.

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Notes

I’ve included an estimated nutrition breakdown for this recipe below. Remember, though, that a recipe is much more than its nutritional content, and these numbers shouldn't solely dictate your food choices. Your body and soul need nourishment. As I like to say, 'Good Food equals Good Mood. '” The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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