Traditional Homemade Hummus Recipe
Traditional homemade hummus wrapped in a pita with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Hummus
Wrap Ingredients
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Process Until Smooth
Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Wrap Assembly
- 5
- 6
Assemble the Wrap
Take a piece of pita bread and spread a generous amount of hummus in the center.
- 7
- 8
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle a little olive oil over the vegetables for added flavor.
- 9
Wrap and Serve
Fold the pita in half to enclose the filling and serve immediately, or wrap it in foil for later.