Jul 14 2026

Humus Recipe

Time20m
Serves8

two pints of hummus with flat breads cut into squares or 30 crostini's

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Ingredients

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Hummus Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water.

  2. 2

    Blend the Hummus

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

  3. 3

    Adjust Consistency

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

  4. 4

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning (salt or lemon juice) as needed.

  5. 5

    Serve

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

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