Jul 13 2026
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Hummus Recipe

Inspired by Aba
Time1h
Serves4

served with our house bread Classic v, gfza'atar, olive oil, vegetable crudité

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Vegetable Crudité

Za'atar Spice Blend

Method

Hummus Preparation

  1. 1

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine canned chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Adjust Consistency

    If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency.

  3. 3

    Serve

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

House Bread Preparation

  1. 4

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

  2. 5

    Mix Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil. Add the activated yeast mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms.

  3. 6

    Let Dough Rise

    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

  4. 7

    Shape and Bake

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape the dough into small rounds and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Vegetable Crudité Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare Vegetables

    Wash and cut the carrots, celery, cucumber, and bell pepper into sticks or bite-sized pieces.

  2. 9

    Arrange on Plate

    Place the prepared vegetable sticks on a serving platter for dipping.

Za'atar Spice Blend Preparation

  1. 10

    Combine Spices

    In a small bowl, mix together dried thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, and oregano until well combined.

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