Jul 14 2026

Hummus Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Served with carrot sticks

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For Serving

Method

Preparation of Hummus

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chickpeas

    Open the can of chickpeas and drain the liquid. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a food processor, add the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.

  3. 3

    Blend the Mixture

    Pulse the food processor until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

  4. 4

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice according to your preference.

Serving

  1. 5

    Prepare Carrot Sticks

    Wash and peel the carrots. Cut them into sticks, about 4 inches long and 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 6

    Plate the Hummus

    Transfer the hummus into a serving bowl. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Arrange the carrot sticks around the bowl of hummus for dipping. Enjoy!

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