Organic Traditional Hummus Recipe
Classic hummus made from organic ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Hummus Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight in water. Drain and rinse them, then cook in boiling water for about 1-1.5 hours until tender. If using canned chickpeas, simply drain and rinse them.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and ground cumin. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Adjust the Consistency
While blending, add water gradually until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.
- 4
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with paprika or fresh herbs if desired. Serve with pita bread or vegetable sticks.
