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Hummus

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A Delicious and NutritiousDip
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword chickpeas, Hummus, tahini
Prep Time 15 minutes
If using dried chickpeas 14 hours
Total Time 14 hours 15 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 70

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini sesame seed paste
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons water (or liquid from drained chickpeas)
  • Optional toppings: extra olive oil chopped fresh parsley, paprika, pine nuts

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt.
  • Blend until the mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice, salt, or cumin to taste.
  • Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, and drizzle with a little extra olive oil and your choice of toppings, if desired.
  • Serve with pita bread, crackers, or raw vegetables for dipping.

Notes

See the article for tips and tricks as well as nutritional information and optional use of dried chickpeas/garbanzo beans.