Hummus Recipe
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
Preparing the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- 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
Adjusting Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add more water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 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
Serving
Serve with pita bread, veggies, or crackers.
