Classic Hummus Recipe
If you've only ever had store-bought hummus, making it at home will change your mind. It’s fresher, richer, and way more customizable.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz or 1 1/2 cups dried, cooked chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice juice from one large lemon
- 1/4 cup high-quality tahini
- 2 tablespoons water (as needed for smoothness)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small clove garlic
- Paprika for garnish
- Salt to taste
To Serve
- Fresh vegetables Tomatoes cucumbers, carrots, and/or celery
- Pita Bread
Instructions
- For canned chickpeas, peel the skins off, then put them in a pot of water and boil for 10 minutes to soften them up. Doing this help give the hummus a smooth texture. If you're using dried chickpeas that you've cooked, just peel the skins off before using.
- Add 2 tbsp olive oil, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, water, ground cumin and garlic to a blender or food processor.
- Season with salt and blend until smooth. Add more water, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with the remaining extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika. Serve immediately with fresh vegetables and pita bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.5mg
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