5 from 422 votes
BEST Hummus
BEST Hummus is a creamy blend of cooked chickpeas, smooth tahini, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and sea salt. This hummus is blended to a very smooth consistency, perfect for spreading or dipping, and garnished with paprika, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. It is commonly served with warm pita bread or fresh vegetables.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Ingredients
- 1½ cups chickpeas drained and rinsed, cooked
- ⅓ cup tahini smooth
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice plus more to taste, fresh
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 5 tablespoons water or as needed to blend
- paprika for garnish
- red pepper flakes
- fresh parsley
- pita bread and/or veggies, for serving, warm
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, place the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Use the blender baton to blend until very smooth, adding water as needed to blend, and/or to reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with paprika, red pepper flakes, and/or fresh parsley. Serve with warm pita and veggies, as desired.
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Notes
- Preferred tahini brands include Cedar’s, Seed + Mill, and Soom for smooth texture.