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Ingredients
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Hummus
Pita & Crudité
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Rinse and Drain Chickpeas
Open the can of chickpeas and pour the contents into a colander. Rinse under cold water and let drain.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves (peeled), lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Process Until Smooth
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika on top for garnish.
Pita & Crudité Preparation
- 6
Prepare Pita Bread
Cut the pita bread into quarters or halves to create wedges for dipping.
- 7
- 8
Arrange on a Platter
On a serving platter, arrange the pita wedges alongside the prepared vegetable sticks for a colorful presentation.