Basic Hummus

November 27, 2024

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  • Prepare the Tahini:
    • In a food processor, puree the tahini for about 1 minute until it becomes smooth and paste-like.
  • Add the Ingredients:
    • To the tahini, add olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Pulse until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Blend the Chickpeas:
    • Add the chickpeas in two batches. Blend the first batch until completely smooth before adding the second batch. Continue blending until the hummus is creamy.
  • Adjust Consistency:
    • If you’d like a smoother texture, feel free to add more lemon juice or water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Serve:
    • Transfer the hummus to a bowl. Garnish with a few whole chickpeas in the center, a sprinkle of paprika (choose mild or hot based on your preference), and a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil on top.
  • Enjoy:
    • Serve the hummus with warm pita bread, preferably whole wheat.
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Ingredients:

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19oz chickpeas drained, canned
1tablespoon olive oil
1 juice of lemon
2large cloves garlic crushed
2tablespoons tahini
2tablespoons water
1pinch cumin
1pinch salt

Directions

1.
Prepare the Tahini
In a food processor, puree the tahini for about 1 minute until it becomes smooth and paste-like.
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2.
Add the Ingredients
To the tahini, add olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Pulse until the ingredients are well combined.
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3.
Blend the Chickpeas
Add the chickpeas in two batches. Blend the first batch until completely smooth before adding the second batch. Continue blending until the hummus is creamy.
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4.
Adjust Consistency
If you'd like a smoother texture, feel free to add more lemon juice or water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
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5.
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a bowl. Garnish with a few whole chickpeas in the center, a sprinkle of paprika (choose mild or hot based on your preference), and a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil on top.
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6.
Enjoy
Serve the hummus with warm pita bread, preferably whole wheat.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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