5 from 12 votes
Best Hummus
Best Hummus blends chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil into a creamy dip with a smooth texture. Water is added gradually to achieve the desired consistency, while salt seasons the blend. The finished hummus can be garnished with paprika, parsley, or extra olive oil and pairs well with vegetables, pita bread, or crackers as a versatile accompaniment or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
239 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 400 g chickpeas Drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 4 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin
- salt To taste
- 2-3 tbsp water
- paprika For serving (optional
- parsley
- olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt.
- Process the ingredients until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- While the food processor is running, gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of water, until the hummus reaches the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
- (Optional) Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or parsley before serving.
- Serve with vegetables, pita bread, crackers, or as a dip for your favourite foods.
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Notes
- Use quality tahini and extra virgin olive oil for best flavor.
- Add water gradually to achieve preferred hummus texture.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, pita, or crackers for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
240mg
(5%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.