Mediterranean·Easy

Hummus

Name: Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas (drained, liquid reserved); 1/4 cup tahini; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp cumin; to taste salt; for garnish paprika

Smooth, creamy hummus made from scratch. Perfect for dipping veggies or spreading on sandwiches.

10 min prep

6 servings

10 min total

vegangluten-free

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Ingredients

chickpeas(drained, liquid reserved)1 can
tahini1/4 cup
lemon juice3 tbsp
garlic1 clove
olive oil2 tbsp
cumin1/2 tsp
saltto taste
paprikafor garnish

Instructions

Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic to a food processor.

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add reserved chickpea liquid a tablespoon at a time until you reach desired consistency.

Add the cumin and salt, blend again to combine.

Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika.

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Tips

For extra smooth hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending. The reserved chickpea liquid (aquafaba) helps make it creamy.

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