Hummus Recipe
A creamy blend of chickpeas, tahini, and lemon.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them under cold water. If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and then cook until tender.
- 2
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients needed for the hummus including chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
Blending
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 4
Blend Until Smooth
Process the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Garnishing
- 5
Transfer to Serving Dish
Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl.
- 6