Hummus recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026

Hummus Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Chickpea dip served with pita bread.

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Ingredients

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Hummus Ingredients

Method

Hummus Preparation

  1. 1

    Blend the Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Adjust Consistency

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

  3. 3

    Serve

    Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika on top. Serve with pita bread.

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