Hummus Recipe
Chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, and lemon.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Drain and Rinse Chickpeas
Open the canned chickpeas, drain them, and rinse under cool running water to remove excess sodium and any canning liquid.
- 2
Prepare Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and remove the green germ if present for a milder flavor.
- 3
Combine Ingredients in Blender
In a food processor or blender, add the drained chickpeas, tahini, peeled garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
- 4
Blend Until Smooth
Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth. If the hummus is too thick, gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, blending until the desired consistency is reached.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
