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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Serving Suggestions
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium and canning liquid.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Adjust Consistency
While blending, add water gradually to achieve your desired consistency. Blend until creamy and smooth.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika or cumin if desired.
Serving Suggestions
- 6
Prepare Vegetables and Pita
Cut the pita bread into triangles and prepare the carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips for dipping.
- 7
