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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Drain and Rinse Chickpeas
Open the can of chickpeas, pour them into a colander, and rinse them under cold water. Allow them to drain thoroughly.
- 2
Prepare Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
- 3
Measure Ingredients
Measure out the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water in preparation for blending.
Blending
- 4
Add Ingredients to Blender
In a food processor or blender, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 5
Blend Until Smooth
Blend the mixture on high speed until it is smooth and creamy. If the hummus is too thick, add a bit more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Serving
- 6
Transfer to Serving Bowl
Once blended, transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
- 7
- 8
Serve
Serve the hummus with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers.
