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See How It WorksSimple Hummus
This is a simple, delicious recipe for making your own hummus at home. Hummus is great for adding to your favorite meal or for snacking with!
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
0 minutes
TOTAL TIME
10 minutes
COURSE
Snack
CUISINE
Middle Eastern
SERVINGS
16
EQUIPMENT
- Food Strainer
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Food Processor
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ⅓ cup smooth tahini
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste
- 1-2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 5 tablespoons water, or as needed to blend
- paprika, red pepper flakes, or parsley, for garnish
- (optional) warm pita bread and/or veggies, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add tahini, 2-3 tablespoon cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic, and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Add in the chickpeas. Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the hummus is smooth. If it seems too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of water.
- Transfer to a serving plate, top with desired garnishes and serve with warm pita and veggies, as desired.
NOTES
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