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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Hummus Preparation
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Peel the garlic cloves.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.
- 3
Process Until Smooth
Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times.
- 4
Adjust Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
- 5
Taste and Adjust Seasoning
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Serving
- 6
Warm the Pita
While the hummus is being prepared, warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet until soft.
- 7
- 8
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and serve with warm pita and fresh vegetables.
