
Hummus Recipe
Classic hummus served with warm pita.
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Ingredients
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Hummus Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Adjust Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- 3
Serve
Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika on top.
- 4
Warm the Pita
While preparing the hummus, warm the pita bread in a toaster or oven until soft and warm. Cut into triangles for serving.



