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Houmous
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 307 kcal —
- Protein 6.8 g 14%
- Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
- Fat 27 g 34%
- Fibre 4.9 g 18%
- Sugars 0.6 g —
- Sodium 410 mg 18%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.39 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.15 mg 9%
- Folate (B9) 42 µg 11%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 41 mg 3%
- Iron 1.9 mg 11%
- Magnesium 62 mg 15%
- Phosphorus 160 mg 13%
- Potassium 190 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.4 mg 13%
- Copper 0.3 mg 33%
- Manganese 0.5 mg 22%
- Selenium 4 µg 7%
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Questions about Houmous
How do you make houmous smooth and creamy?
Blend cooked chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt, then drizzle in cold water a spoonful at a time until silky. Warm chickpeas blend more easily; for an especially smooth result, rub off their skins first.
Can you make houmous without tahini?
Yes. Blend the chickpeas with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, adding a little cold water to loosen the mixture. The flavour will be less nutty; a spoonful of smooth nut or seed butter can add some richness, but check for allergens.
How long does homemade houmous keep in the fridge?
Keep it in a clean, sealed container at 5 °C or colder and eat it within three to four days. Use a clean spoon each time, and discard it if it has been left out for more than two hours.
Can you freeze houmous?
Yes: freeze it in a sealed container, leaving a little room for expansion, for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge and stir or briefly re-blend it, as freezing can make the texture grainy or separate.
What do you serve with houmous?
Serve it with warm pitta, flatbread or crisp vegetables such as carrots, cucumber and pepper. It also works as a spread in wraps and sandwiches, or alongside falafel and grilled vegetables.
Can you heat houmous?
Yes. Warm it gently in a small pan over low heat, stirring in a splash of water or olive oil so it does not catch; stop once it is warm, rather than letting it boil. You can also serve it at room temperature.
What is the difference between houmous and hummus?
They are usually two spellings for the same chickpea-and-tahini dip. Houmous is common in British English, while hummus is the spelling often used internationally.
Source: CoFID (UK) 13-556 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
