Jul 14 2026

Hummus Recipe

Inspired by Meddys (Brookside)
Time20m
Serves4

Chickpea dip served with pita.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Reserve a few for garnish if desired.

  2. 2

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.

  3. 3

    Process until Smooth

    Blend the mixture on high until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. If the hummus is too thick, add a little more water to reach desired consistency.

Serving

  1. 4

    Transfer to Serving Bowl

    Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and smooth the top with a spatula.

  2. 5

    Garnish

    Drizzle with additional olive oil, sprinkle paprika on top, and add reserved chickpeas and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Serve the hummus with warm pita bread, cut into triangles for dipping.

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