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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Serving Accompaniments
Method
Preparation of Hummus
- 1
Drain and Rinse Chickpeas
Open the can of chickpeas, drain the liquid, and rinse them under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Process Until Smooth
Blend the mixture on high speed until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. If it's too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired texture is achieved.
- 4
Serving Preparation
- 5
Prepare Pita and Vegetables
While the hummus is blending, cut the pita bread into triangles and prepare the carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and bell pepper slices.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil on top, and serve alongside the pita and vegetable sticks.