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Hummus Recipe
Hummus is a classic Middle Eastern dip made from
a simple yet flavorful blend of cooked chickpeas,
tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt.
Typically, it’s served as a starter or paired with pita bread.
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Keyword
chickpeasdip, hummus, hummusdip, hummusrecipe
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
People
Ingredients
1
can chickpeas
540ml or 2 cups cooked chickpeas
1/3
cup
tahini
3
tbsp
vegetable oil or olive oil
1/4
cup
lemon juice
6 to 8
ice cubes
1
garlic clove
1
tsp
salt
or more to taste
1/2
tsp
paprika
optional
Instructions
Drain the chickpeas, then add them to a blender or food processor.
Add the tahini, lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, paprika, and ice, then blend until smooth.
If the hummus is too thick, add some of the hummus liquid and blend. This step is optional, depending on how thick you like your hummus.
Transfer the hummus to a plate and top it with olive oil and paprika. Serve with pita bread.