Hummus Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Hummus Recipe
Description
The Hummus Recipe starts by blending lemon juice, salt, and fresh garlic to form a flavorful base. Tahini is then added and blended until thick and smooth. Gradual addition of ice water during blending creates a creamy consistency often associated with traditional hummus. Cooked chickpeas, ground cumin, and extra virgin olive oil are incorporated next, with continued blending to develop a smooth and creamy texture.
The final seasoning is adjusted according to taste for salt, lemon juice, and cumin, ensuring balance of tang and spice. The hummus is plated with reserved whole chickpeas for texture, a drizzle of olive oil, finely chopped parsley, and a dusting of paprika, contributing both visual appeal and mild flavor accents.
This preparation results in a rich and textured spread that maintains the characteristics of classic hummus, suitable as a dip for vegetables, pita bread, or a base for other dishes.
Ingredients
- 5-6 Tbsp lemon juice or to taste (from 2 lemons)
- 2 garlic minced or grated, large cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste, fine sea salt
- 3 cups chickpeas or two 15 oz cans, reserve 2 Tbsp for garnish, cooked
- 6-8 Tbsp water or to desired consistency, ice
- 2/3 cup tahini
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more to drizzle
- 1 Tbsp parsley finely chopped, to serve
- paprika to serve, ground
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine 5 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and grated garlic. Blend to combine and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
- Add tahini and blend until thick and smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- With the blender running, add 6-8 Tbsp ice water 1 Tablespoon at a time and blend until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add cooked and drained chickpeas, cumin, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Blend until creamy and completely smooth (about 5 minutes), scraping down the bowl as needed. Add more ice water to reach desired consistency.
- Season to taste with more salt, cumin, and lemon juice if needed.
- To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle the top with reserved whole chickpeas if desired, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped parsley, and dust with ground paprika to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 22g | |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 449mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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