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Ingredients
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Hummus Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium and any canning liquid.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Process Until Smooth
Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
- 4
- 5
Chill Hummus
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and cover. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving Instructions
- 6
- 7
Warm Pita Bread
If desired, warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet for a few minutes until soft and warm.
- 8
Serve
Serve the chilled hummus with the prepared pita bread and an assortment of veggie sticks for dipping.
