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Hummus
Smooth Middle Eastern chickpea dip with tahini, garlic, and lemon. Creamy and versatile.
10
Prep (min)
7
Cook (min)
17
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100
Ingredients
- •2 cans Chickpeas
- •1 teaspoon Salt
- •0.5 cup Tahini
- •2 pieces Lemon
- •0.25 cup Lemon juice
- •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- •3 cloves Garlic
- •2 tablespoons Olive oil
- •0.5 tsp Cumin
- •1 medium Onion
- •1 tsp Paprika
- •0.25 cup Water
- •2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- •2 tbsp Parsley
Instructions
- 1
Drain chickpeas, remove skins for smoother hummus
💡 Skins optional
- 2
Blend tahini and lemon juice until fluffy
💡 Air whipped
- 3
Add garlic, cumin, salt
💡 Never burn - burnt garlic is bitter. Add to oil early for flavor, late for aroma.
- 4
Add water to reach desired consistency
💡 Smooth and spreadable
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning
💡 Needs salt and acid
- 6
Taste and adjust lemon and salt
💡 Bright flavor
- 7
Serve with olive oil and paprika garnish
💡 Pita triangles