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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
- 3
Add Water
Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to your preference.
Pita Bread Preparation
- 5
Warm the Pita Bread
While the hummus is blending, heat the pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until warmed through.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with warm pita bread.