Hummus Recipe
Savory Middle Eastern dip made with mashed chickpeas and tahini served with pita bread
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Ingredients
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Hummus Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
- 3
Add Water
While blending, slowly add water until the desired consistency is reached, blending until smooth.
- 4
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the hummus and adjust salt and lemon juice according to personal preference.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and serve with warm pita bread.





