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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Hummus
- 1
Rinse Chickpeas
Open the can of chickpeas and pour them into a colander. Rinse under cold water to remove excess sodium and any canning liquid.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, add the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic clove (peeled), lemon juice, salt, and ground cumin. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Adjust Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, you can add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- 4
Serving
- 5
Transfer to Serving Bowl
Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
- 6
Garnish
Drizzle a little olive oil on top and sprinkle with paprika and chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
- 7
Serve with Pita
Cut the pita bread into wedges and serve alongside the hummus for dipping.