Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsSittiHummus Recipe

Hummus Recipe

Inspired by Sitti
Time15m
Serves4

Purée of chickpeas whipped with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, finished with extra virgin olive oil

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Preparing the Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.

  2. 2

    Blending Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Adjusting Consistency

    If the hummus is too thick, add more water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

  4. 4

    Garnishing

    Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley for garnish.

  5. 5

    Serving

    Serve with pita bread, veggies, or crackers.

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