Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed for consistency
- Paprika and extra olive oil for serving
- Pita bread and assorted vegetables for dipping
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until creamy, adding water as needed for desired consistency.
- Transfer the hummus to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika for garnish.
- Serve with pita bread and fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- This hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to adjust the consistency with water or olive oil if it thickens after refrigeration.
- For a non-tahini alternative, consider using peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Make this hummus a day in advance for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg