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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Serving Suggestions
Method
Preparation of Hummus
- 1
Drain and Rinse Chickpeas
Start by draining the canned chickpeas and rinsing them under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- 2
Blend Base Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Process Until Smooth
Blend the ingredients on high speed until the mixture 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.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice as needed.
Serving Suggestions
- 5
- 6
Toast Pita Bread (optional)
If desired, lightly toast the pita bread in a toaster or oven until warm and slightly crispy, then cut into triangles.
- 7
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and serve with the prepared vegetables and pita bread on the side.
