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Hummus Recipe

This classic homemade hummus is creamy, smooth, and full of fresh Mediterranean flavor. Made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, it’s foolproof, healthy, and perfect for dipping or spreading.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
  • ¼ cup well-stirred tahini
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste about ½ teaspoon
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water as needed for consistency
  • Optional garnishes: drizzle of olive oil sprinkle of paprika, roasted pine nuts, chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, combine tahini and lemon juice. Process for 1 minute until creamy.
  2. Add the minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Process for 30 seconds.
  3. Add half of the chickpeas and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides, add remaining chickpeas, and blend again until smooth.
  4. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in cold water—1 tablespoon at a time—until the hummus reaches a creamy, silky texture.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Spoon into a shallow bowl and create a swirl pattern. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with paprika, pine nuts, and parsley.