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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Making the Hummus
Prepare Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
Process Until Smooth
Blend the mixture until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, gradually add water (1 tablespoon at a time) until desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and Adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust salt or lemon juice as necessary, blending again to incorporate any changes.
Serving
Warm the Pita
Before serving, warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet until soft and warm.
Serve
Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil. Serve alongside warm pita bread for dipping.