Hummus Recipe
Chickpea, cucumber, mint, preserved lemon, grilled naan, za'atar
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Ingredients
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Hummus Base
Garnish
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium. Set aside.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Adjust Consistency
While blending, slowly add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches your desired consistency. It should be creamy and spreadable.
Garnishing
- 4
Prepare the Garnish
Finely chop the cucumber and fresh mint leaves. Dice the preserved lemon into small pieces.
- 5
Assemble the Hummus
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Top with chopped cucumber, mint leaves, and diced preserved lemon.
- 6
Sprinkle with Za'atar
Sprinkle the za'atar evenly over the top of the hummus for added flavor.
- 7
Serve with Grilled Naan
Serve the hummus with warm grilled naan on the side for dipping.