Hummus Recipe
Lots of hummus, topped with veggies, tahini, and garlic sauce
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Ingredients
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Hummus Base
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Hummus Base
- 1
Drain and Rinse Chickpeas
Open the canned chickpeas, drain them, and rinse under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Blend Until Smooth
Process until the mixture is creamy and smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
- 4
Adjust Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Adding Toppings
- 5
- 6
Serve Hummus
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and spread it out evenly.
- 7
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the chopped veggies evenly over the surface of the hummus.
- 8
Drizzle with Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle paprika for added flavor.
- 9
Garnish
Top with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
