Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNine Mile South AshevilleHumble Hummus Recipe

Humble Hummus Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Hummus of the day served with chips - $1 sub grilled pita bread

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Ingredients

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Hummus Ingredients

Chips/Pita Ingredients

Method

Hummus Preparation

  1. 1

    Blend the Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Adjust Consistency

    Process until smooth, adding water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

Chips/Pita Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Chips

    Open the bag of tortilla chips and place them in a serving bowl.

  2. 5

    Grill the Pita

    If using pita bread, cut it into triangles and grill on a pan or grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until slightly crispy.

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