High Protein Hummus

Made with just a few ingredients and cottage cheese, this recipe delivers an irresistibly creamy and flavorful snack, appetizer, or sandwich spread packed with protein.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 247kcal

Author Amee

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

30 oz chickpeas drained (reserve liquid) and rinsed
2 cloves garlic peeled
1/2 cup cottage cheese I used Good Culture cottage cheese *see notes
1/2 cup tahini
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
2-3 tbsp aquafaba aka liquid from the can of chickpeas *optional- if you want a creamier consistency
Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, paprika, and extra olive oil

Instructions

Drain chickpeas, reserving the liquid, rinse well, and place them into a food processor.
Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor, and process until creamy.
If you would like a creamier texture, add reserved aquafaba (you can also use water), one tablespoon at a time until your desired texture is achieved.
Pour into a bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil, freshly chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Serve with sliced carrots, vegetables, or your favorite dippers.

Notes

*I recommend using a good quality cottage cheese, like Good Culture. It's a small curd cottage cheese with 14 grams of protein per half a cup.

*Add the aquafaba or water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each until the hummus is the consistency you prefer.

* See the post for delicious variation ideas!

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