Housemade Hummus Recipe
Served with warm pita and seasonal veggies.
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Ingredients
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Hummus Ingredients
Pita and Veggie Ingredients
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the ingredients
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Peel the garlic cloves.
- 2
Blend the hummus
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- 3
Adjust the consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika.
Pita and Veggie Preparation
- 6
Warm the pita
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pita bread on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
- 7
Prepare the veggies
Wash and cut the seasonal veggies into sticks or slices: cut the carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and celery as desired.
- 8
Arrange the platter
On a serving platter, arrange the warm pita alongside the prepared veggie sticks. Serve with the housemade hummus.
