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Hummus recipe
Creamy, tangy, and perfect for dipping!
Ingredients
- 400 g canned chickpeas
- 120 g tahini
- 60 ml olive oil
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 2 garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 60 ml water
How to make Hummus
- Drain and rinse 400 g of canned chickpeas under cold water in a colander until clean.
- In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, 120 g of tahini, 60 ml of olive oil, and 60 ml of lemon juice.
- Add 1 clove of garlic, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of cumin to the food processor.
- Blend all ingredients until smooth, about 2-3 minutes, adding water to reach desired consistency.
- Taste the hummus, adjusting salt or lemon juice to your liking as necessary.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl carefully with a spatula.
- Drizzle olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle paprika on top for garnish.
- Serve immediately with warm pita or store in the fridge for later.
What is Hummus?
Hummus is a traditional dish from Lebanon, and takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. It is built around canned chickpeas, tahini and olive oil. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Hummus take?
At 15 minutes it is quicker than 100% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 2 minutes.
Any tips for making Hummus?
For ultra-smooth hummus, blend thoroughly and adjust with water as needed.
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