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Classic Hummus

Easy, made from scratch creamy hummus that tastes better than store-bought!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 large lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding the canned chickpeas to a sauce pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, add the tahini and juice from 1 lemon to a food processor and blend together.
  • Chop the garlic and add it to the food processor with salt, olive oil, and cumin. Blend on high.
  • Drain the chickpeas reserving the water and add half of them to the food processor. Blend on high. Scrape down the sides of the blender and add the remaining chickpeas and 2 tablespoons of the reserved water.
  • Blend again and add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved. Add less water for more chunky/thick hummus and more water for a smoother hummus.
  • Transfer to a bowl and top with paprika and a drizzle of olive oil. Optional: top with parsley

Notes

*This post and photography has been updated on 4/17/21

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 203mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Appetizer, Chickpeas, Dairy Free, Dip, garbanzo beans, Gluten-free, Healthy Snack, Hummus, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian
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