Hummus Recipe
Pureé of chickpeas, tahini, a touch of cumin, & lemon juice Served with pita (850/930 cal)ⓥ 🅥 Served with veggies (410 cal)Ⓖ ⓥ 🅥
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Ingredients
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Hummus Ingredients
Method
Hummus Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. This helps to remove excess sodium and improves texture.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, ground cumin, salt, and olive oil.
- 3
Add Water
While blending, slowly add the water to achieve your desired consistency. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
- 5
Serve the Hummus
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle a little olive oil on top. Sprinkle paprika for garnish.
- 6
Prepare the Accompaniments
Cut the pita bread into triangles and arrange the vegetable sticks on a platter for serving.