Hummus Recipe
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
If using dried chickpeas, soak 1 cup of chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse them, then cook in boiling water for about 1 to 1.5 hours until tender. If using canned chickpeas, simply drain and rinse them.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the cooked or canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
- 3
Blend Until Smooth
Process the mixture until smooth. You may need to stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- 4
Adjust Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and chopped fresh parsley before serving.