The Best Hummus (in 3 Minutes!)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Total Time
3 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
166 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
The Best Hummus (in 3 Minutes!)
Description
The process involves blending canned chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, cumin, kosher salt, and some of the reserved chickpea liquid. A high-powered blender facilitates creating a smooth, creamy consistency in about three minutes. Adding chickpea liquid adjusts the texture to individual preference, ensuring softness without diluting flavor.
The recipe concludes with decorative garnishes: a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, and chopped fresh parsley, which contribute visual appeal and subtle flavor nuances. The combination of tahini's nutty richness, lemon's brightness, and garlic's pungency makes the hummus versatile for use as a dip, spread, or sandwich accompaniment.
Additional advice notes that homemade tahini can be made separately for use in this recipe. The recipe also references the use of a Vitamix Ascent 3500 blender for best results, though other strong blenders are suitable. It mentions the equivalency of dried and canned chickpeas, assisting those preparing chickpeas from scratch.
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce cans) chickpeas drained with liquid reserved
- ⅓ cup chickpea liquid or more, as needed
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 lemon juiced, plural
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For Garnish
- extra-virgin olive oil
- paprika
- parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender and secure the lid. Remove the lid cap and insert the tamper.
- Turn the blender on high for 30 seconds (or more for a creamier texture) and use the tamper to push the hummus into the blades. Add more chickpea liquid (aquafaba), if desired, for a softer hummus.
- Add the hummus to a small serving bowl and garnish with olive oil, paprika and fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can make your own tahini instead of buying it for a fresher taste.
- Use a high-powered blender like a Vitamix for the smoothest texture.
- One cup of dried chickpeas equals about 30 ounces canned after soaking and cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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