Easy Hummus Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 - 10
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Calories
180 kcal
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Course
Snacks
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Moroccan
Easy Hummus Recipe
Description
Easy Hummus Recipe combines basic ingredients such as drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, and lemon juice, all processed until smooth. The small amount of water and ground cumin create a balanced consistency and gentle spice. The preparation finished with an olive oil drizzle and cumin garnish enriches the dish's appearance and taste. The recipe relies on blending the ingredients thoroughly, which can take several minutes to achieve the right creamy texture.
The flavor is bright from the lemon juice and earthy from the tahini and cumin, supported by the fresh garlic’s pungency. The texture should be velvety and light, suitable for dipping or spreading.
Serving the hummus at room temperature allows the flavors to come forward best, although it can be refrigerated and allowed to come back to room temperature before serving. This recipe is straightforward and relies on the quality of tahini and fresh garlic to succeed.
Careful blending with breaks to scrape down the sides helps reach a uniform smoothness. The use of ice-cold water contributes to the creamy lightness without thinning the dip excessively.
Ingredients
- 1 chickpea drained and rinsed, 15-ounce can
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons of water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt to taste
- olive oil garnish
- cumin garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, blend all the ingredients on high until completely smooth.
- To garnish drizzle the olive and sprinkle cumin on top.
Notes
- Use high-quality tahini; different brands vary in bitterness.
- Ice-cold water helps create a lighter hummus texture.
- Allow hummus to sit for 30 minutes after refrigeration for best flavor.
- Take your time blending and scrape the bowl to get a smooth consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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